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Lateral Police OfficerLateral Dispatcher

450 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543

Non-Emergency:  (951) 765-2400
Emergency – Dial 911

News Releases

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision 

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision 

by | Jan 14, 2024 |

Hemet, California – On Saturday, January 13th, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM officers from the Hemet Police Department responded to a traffic collision on San Jacinto Street near the intersection of El Nita Lane, in the City of Hemet. Upon arrival, first responders located a bicyclist trapped under a vehicle.  Life-saving measures were attempted but tragically, the bicyclist succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital.  The adult male’s identity is being withheld pending notification to his family.   Hemet Police Traffic Investigators responded and assumed the investigation. 

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision 

Deceased Male Located in Park

by | Dec 28, 2023 |

Hemet, Calif. — On Thursday, December 28, 2023, at approximately 11:31 a.m., the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call reference an unresponsive male at Gibbel Park located at 2500 West Florida Avenue. Hemet Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and pronounced the elderly male deceased.  Hemet Police Officers assumed the investigation and notified The Riverside County Coroner’s Office.  The preliminary investigation does not indicate the death is suspicious in nature.

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision 

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

by | Nov 18, 2023 |

On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 9:42 pm, the Hemet Police Department received a call of gunshots heard in the 800 block of South Palm Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found an adult male victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

TRUNK OR TREAT WITH HEMET PD

Oct 21, 2024

To provide a fun and safe alternative to the traditional door-to-door trick or treating, The Hemet Police Department is hosting our annual Trunk or Treat on:

October 26th, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at 200 N. Harvard Street.

Come and enjoy a wicked good time with our Police Officers and Hemet PD Staff, along with our friends from the Fire Department, AMR, and Public Works.

Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a safe and fun night filled with treats, games, and community spirit! Entry is FREE! Costumes are encouraged!

MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE DURING AB 109 COMPLIANCE SWEEP

Oct 11, 2024

Hemet, Calif. — On October 10, 2024, the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (Region 3) and Central P.A.C.T. (Post-release Accountability & Compliance Team) executed a large- scale joint operation in the cities of Hemet, San Jacinto and surrounding areas.  The operation focused on compliance checks and warrant services on those on parole, probation, mandatory supervision, and post-release community supervision (PRCS).