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450 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543

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Arrest

Man charged with assaulting officers

Arrest In Homicide Investigation

Hemet, Calif. — On Saturday, April 1, 2023, at approximately 10:56 pm, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call of gunshots heard in the 1800 block of W. Devonshire Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to their injuries. The victim’s name is not being released at this time, pending notification of their family.

The Hemet Police Department’s investigation has led to the arrest of 56-year-old Ronnie Harper of Hemet on Thursday, April 5, for Homicide.

2 Arrested 12 Cited at Hemet Police DUI Checkpoint

On April 18th, 2024, 2 drivers were arrested for DUI and 12 citations were issued at a DUI checkpoint.  12 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, 649 vehicles were contacted in total.

Pedestrian Dies in Traffic Collision

Hemet, CA. – On Thursday, April 28th, 2024, just before midnight, Hemet Police Communication Center received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 300 block of N. State St.  Officers arrived and located an unresponsive female in the roadway.  Lifesaving measures were attempted but the female succumbed to her injuries.  The driver of the vehicle stayed on-scene and was cooperative with officers.