Major Injury Traffic Collision
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, at approximately 11:07 pm, Hemet Police Officers responded to a major injury traffic collision in the 1300 block of West Florida Avenue.
News Releases
Juvenile Intentionally Drives Vehicle into Residence
Hemet, Calif. — On Sunday, January 28, 2024, at approximately 3:32 p.m., the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call reference a 14-year-old female juvenile having a mental health episode at a residence located in the 3000 block of Sydney St. While officers were responding to the location, the juvenile drove her sister’s vehicle away from the residence while her sister was in the back seat. Moments later, the vehicle collided into a residence in the 400 block of Madrid St.
Upon officer’s arrival at the Madrid St residence, they located the vehicle unoccupied. Video obtained from the residence depicted the juvenile driver exiting the vehicle after the collision. The juvenile and her sister fled on foot but were immediately located at the Sydney St residence. Based on the investigation and statements obtained, the juvenile was detained and placed on a 72-hour mental health involuntary hold per 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
Kick Off Super Bowl LVIII with a Go Safely Game Plan
As the excitement builds for Super Bowl LVIII, the Hemet Police Department reminds football fans to intercept impaired driving if they’re heading out to a Super Bowl party and plan on drinking. Make sure you stick to the “Go Safely” game plan and choose a sober way to go.
Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision
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.
Deceased Male Located in Park
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.
Major Injury Traffic Collision
Hemet, California – On Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at approximately 12:29 pm, Hemet Police Officers responded to a major injury traffic collision.
Organized Retail Theft Sting, Christmas Edition
On Monday, December 18, 2023, The Hemet Police Department’s ROCS Team and the California Highway Patrol’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted an Organized Retail Theft Sting at the retail stores located in the KPC Towne Plaza in the City of Hemet.
Arrests made following assault on school campus
Two men have been arrested following an incident on the Tahquitz High School campus.
Man charged with assaulting officers
Hemet Man Assaults Officers investigating an alleged court order violation. The unprovoked attack occurred in the 800 block of Madden Street in Hemet.
Celebrate the Holidays responsibly and have a Game Plan
National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 13. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Arrests made following assault on school campus
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Campus Security at West Valley High School reported a physical altercation involving multiple students on campus. The School Resource Officer assigned to the high school, who was on campus, immediately responded.
The involved students were quickly separated, and one student received immediate medical attention at the school for minor injuries. This student was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and was released the same day.
HPD awarded $105,000 Grant to Increase Safety on Roads
The Hemet Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The grant program runs through September 2026.