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450 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543

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

Stabbing

fatal stabbing investigation

fatal stabbing investigation

by | Mar 4, 2025 |

Hemet, California – On Friday, February 21, 2025, at about 10:25 pm, Hemet Police Officers responded to the 100 block of North Hamilton Avenue, Hemet in regards to a stabbing that had just occurred.  The reporting party informed dispatch his friend was stabbed. 

When Officers arrived on scene they located a 15-year-old male with a stab wound.  Officers provided lifesaving measures until relieved by medical personnel who transported the victim to a local trauma center for further medical treatment. 

Despite lifesaving efforts, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.  The victim’s name is not being released at this time.  The Hemet Police Department’s Investigations Bureau is handling the investigation.

fatal stabbing investigation

fatal stabbing outside local bar-uPDATE

by | Sep 9, 2024 |

Hemet, California – On Sunday, September 8, 2024, at about 2:03 am, Hemet Police Officers responded to the 200 block of East Florida Avenue, Hemet in regards to a stabbing that had just occurred.  The reporting party informed dispatch someone was stabbed outside the bar.  

mail theft arrest made

Apr 23, 2025

On April 23, 2025, at approximately 4:45 a.m., Hemet Police officers responded to the 1300 block of Division Court regarding a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near community mailboxes.

Upon arrival, officers located a tan/gold 1993 Jeep Cherokee parked directly adjacent to the mailboxes. The vehicle was occupied by an adult male, later identified as 42-year-old Naythan Story, who appeared to be unconscious in the driver’s seat while the vehicle was running.

2nd Annual autism acceptance and resource fair

Apr 10, 2025

The Hemet Police Department is excited to invite the community to its upcoming Autism Acceptance & Resource Fair, a free and inclusive event designed to promote understanding, connection, and access to services for individuals and families affected by autism.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Location: 200 N. Harvard Street, Hemet CA (Rear of the Hemet Public Library)
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This event is more than just a fair—it’s a celebration of neurodiversity and an opportunity to build relationships between the community and local first responders. Attendees will have access to valuable resources, sensory activities, and educational demonstrations in a supportive and welcoming environment.