Passenger Killed In Traffic Collision
A passenger was killed when a black Nissan sedan and Toyota SUV collided Tuesday, October 18, 2022, on Warren Road, north of Stetson Avenue.
News Releases
Traffic Collision Leaves Two Pinned Under Vehicle
A traffic collision in Hemet leaves two pinned under a vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and quickly used a car jack to lift a pick-up truck from the individuals pinned under it.
Active Homicide Investigation
The Hemet Police Department’s Detective Bureau is investigating a Homicide case after discovering a deceased adult female with visible injuries in the 400 block of West Stetson Avenue in Hemet, California.
Mobile Home Abandoned on Hemet Roadway
The Hemet Police Department responded to a traffic hazard. When officers arrived on scene, they located half of a double-wide mobile home on a trailer that had been abandoned within the westbound lanes of Stetson Avenue near Lyon Avenue in Hemet.
September is Pedestrian Safety Month
September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Hemet Police Department will participate in activities throughout the month encouraging the safety of people walking.
Homicide Investigation
The Hemet Police Department is conducting a Homicide Investigation following the discovery of a deceased male found near the 200 block of North San Jacinto Street in Hemet, CA.
Arrest in Homicide Investigation
Missing Person Report for 47-year-old Melanie Conroy has led to the arrest of 46-year-old Michael Lorence in a Homicide Investigation in the city of Hemet.
Officer-Involved Shooting
Hemet, CA – On Saturday, August 13, 2022, at about 4:54 am, a Hemet Police Officer conducted a traffic stop of a Black BMW sedan for vehicle code violations. The driver of the vehicle initially pulled over and stopped in the 1700 block of W. Florida Ave.
Arrest in Homicide Investigation
Hemet, CA — On Thursday, August 4, at approximately 8:49 pm, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call requesting a welfare check on an elderly female in a residence in the 1900 block of Calle Amargosa.
Homicide Investigation
On Thursday, August 4, at approximately 8:49 pm, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call requesting a welfare check on an elderly female in a residence in the 1900 block of Calle Amargosa.
HEMET POLICE CONDUCT DUI SAFETY CHECKPOINT
The Hemet Police Department will hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, September 15th, 2025, from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am at an undisclosed location within the City of Hemet.
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on DUI crashes and arrests data collection and statistical information. The primary purpose of checkpoints is to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoint, Officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The safety of our community is and always will be our mission. Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts a further strain on critical resources.
September is Pedestrian Safety Month
September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Hemet Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of crashes and injuries. Walking should always be an easy and safe option for getting around any community.
According to projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,148 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes across the United States in 2024. In California alone, pedestrian deaths make up more than 24 percent of all traffic-related fatalities.