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Hemet, CA 92543
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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.
For Memorial Day Weekend, the Hemet Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family.
This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 20 to June 2. During this time, the Hemet Police Department will have additional officers on patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing a seat belt. This includes vehicles where children are not secured in child safety seats or the right safety seats for their age.
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Hemet Police Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Hemet Police Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, we can help everyone arrive at their destination safely.
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.
The Hemet Police Department will hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Wednesday, April 18th, 2024, from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am at an undisclosed location within the City of Hemet.
Hemet, CA. – On Monday, April 1st, 2024, at approximately 2:14 PM, Hemet Police Communication Center began receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls in reference to a rollover traffic collision within the Echo Hill Estates, located at 1700 S. State Street. Officers arrived and located a black GMC Envoy which had obvious signs of being involved in a rollover collision. Further investigation revealed that the GMC was the only vehicle involved in the crash and the sole occupant of the vehicle had succumbed to his injuries prior to life saving measures being attempted.
The Hemet Police Department’s Traffic Bureau responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the GMC had been traveling eastbound within the mobile estates and for an unknown reason accelerated, leaving the roadway. The identity of the deceased driver is being withheld pending family notification. No public roadways were closed related to this incident.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The Hemet Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations fast approaching, the Hemet Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate responsibly by designating a sober driver – your lucky charm for a safe and enjoyable celebration
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.
On June 3, 2025, The Hemet Police Department, through its dedicated Quality of Life team known as AERO (Active Engagement, Response, and Outreach), along with City Code Enforcement Officers, conducted an inspection at the Diamond Inn Hotel because the water service had been shut off at the location.
Following a thorough investigation, numerous violations of health and safety codes and city ordinances were also identified. As a result, the entire hotel has been deemed uninhabitable, and all occupants were required to vacate the premises. The city has requested City Net to provide resources and assistance to individuals affected by this closure.
Hemet, Calif. – On Friday, May 16th, 2025, at approximately 9:20 PM, Hemet Police Communications Center received a call of a juvenile shot in the leg in the 1800 block of Mayflower Place. When officers arrived on scene, they located one juvenile suffering from a single gunshot wound and ensured immediate medical attention was administered. The injury was not considered to be life threatening and the juvenile was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. The victim’s name is not being released at this time.
