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Hemet, CA 92543

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Retail theft Ring bust

Retail theft Ring bust

by | Jul 3, 2025 | ,

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Team, in collaboration with the Hemet Police Special Operations Unit (SOU), served a search warrant at a residence in the 41800 block of Lomas Street, located in the unincorporated area of east Hemet.

This investigation began through the strong partnership between the Hemet Police Department and a local business loss prevention officer. The officer identified suspected stolen merchandise being sold on a social media sales platform. Detectives initiated an investigation, which quickly revealed the operation was consistent with an organized retail theft ring.

Retail theft Ring bust

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision

by | Jun 29, 2025 |

On Saturday June 28th, 2025 at approximately 1736 hours, Hemet Police Communications Center received several 911 calls regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle, in the area of Domenigoni Pkwy and State Street, in the City of Hemet. Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased male down in the roadway.

Retail theft Ring bust

two suspects arrested in human trafficking and torture case

by | Apr 24, 2025 |

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 2:28 p.m., Hemet Police officers responded to Hemet Global Medical Center following a report of sexual abuse. After an initial interview with the victim, the department’s Investigations Division took over the case to begin a detailed investigation.

Investigators determined that the victim had been subjected to torture, sexual assault, and forced prostitution. During the investigation, a second victim was identified who also reported that she had been trafficked, raped, and physically assaulted by the same suspects. The identities of both victims are being withheld for privacy and safety.

Through the course of the investigation, Davion Marshall and Travis Grisham were identified as the primary suspects. On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Hemet Police Investigators, with support from Southwest City SWAT, took both suspects into custody in the 300 block of South State Street in Hemet without incident.

Retail theft Ring bust

Hemet Police Arrest Two Suspects in Citywide Graffiti Case

by | Mar 13, 2025 | ,

The Hemet Police Department has successfully apprehended two suspects linked to a series of graffiti vandalism incidents that have plagued local businesses and public property over the past several weeks. On March 11, 2025, while conducting encampment enforcement along Florida Avenue, detectives from the AERO (Active Engagement Response and Outreach for our Community) Team obtained critical information regarding individuals responsible for the widespread “LMN” graffiti appearing throughout the city. The investigation led detectives to a local hotel, where they contacted the primary adult suspect.
During their contact, detectives discovered a significant amount of evidence directly linking him to the ongoing graffiti vandalism. Additionally, detectives seized 22.12 grams of methamphetamine and 1.84 grams of fentanyl, along with other evidence indicating narcotic sales. Initial estimates for damages caused by the tagging spree exceed $4,000 in just the past few weeks.

Retail theft Ring bust

officer injured during pursuit

by | Mar 9, 2025 |

Hemet, CA – On Sunday, March 9th, 2025 at 1:55 AM, Officers from the Hemet Police Department responded to the 1300 block of El Nita Lane for a subject smashing out vehicle windows.  Officers arrived and contacted the suspect who ran to his vehicle and fled the location, a pursuit was then initiated by officers. During the pursuit, spike strips were deployed, however the suspect drove into the opposite lanes of traffic and struck an HPD officer who was standing by his patrol car.  The suspect vehicle continued driving and collided in the 500 block of N. San Jacinto Street where he was taken into custody. The officer was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Retail theft Ring bust

MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE DURING AB 109 COMPLIANCE SWEEP

by | 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).

Retail theft Ring bust

Traffic collision leads to Arrest on school grounds.

by | Aug 29, 2024 |

Hemet, CA – On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 1350 hours, the Hemet Police Department responded to a traffic collision on the Rancho Viejo Middle School’s campus located at 985 North Cawston Avenue in Hemet.  The caller stated a male was seen entering school grounds.  HUSD security, school staff and HPD School Resource Officers quickly detained the subject as he attempted to jump a fence into Tahquitz High School. 

Retail theft Ring bust

Retail theft costs everyone

by | Jul 27, 2024 |

Hemet, Calif.– On Monday, July 22, 2024, members of the Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Team, with the assistance of the AERO team and Riverside County Central PACT, searched a residence in the City of Perris regarding numerous retail thefts from several City of Hemet retail locations. During their search, many items of stolen merchandise from local retailers were located and recovered.

The recovered stolen property, with a significant value exceeding $31,000, is evidence of the effectiveness of the Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft operations. Additionally, one 41-year-old male from the City of Perris was arrested related to this investigation for felony theft, possession of stolen property, and a felony probation violation. The subject was transported to the Riverside County Jail, and the case was filed with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.

Retail theft Ring bust

3 Arrested & Major Drug House Shut Down

by | Jun 26, 2024 |

On Tuesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 3:17 AM, officers from the Hemet Police Department were conducting extra patrols in the 200 block of North Hamilton Avenue. This increased patrol was in response to a recent daytime shooting on June 24, 2024.

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision

Jun 29, 2025

On Saturday June 28th, 2025 at approximately 1736 hours, Hemet Police Communications Center received several 911 calls regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle, in the area of Domenigoni Pkwy and State Street, in the City of Hemet. Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased male down in the roadway.

Think twice before you light it

Jun 26, 2025

As Independence Day approaches, the Hemet Police Department is reminding the community that all fireworks are illegal in the City of Hemet, under Ordinance No. 1850. This includes possession, sale, use, or distribution of any fireworks, safe and sane or otherwise.

Every year, our Communications Center is flooded with hundreds of complaints related to illegal fireworks, ranging from excessive noise and property damage to frightened pets and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress. Fireworks not only disrupt neighborhoods but also pose serious risks of fire, injury, and death.