Biden balances fighting rising crime, reforming police
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing rising fears of summer violence, President Joe Biden is embarking on a political high-wire act, trying to balance his strong backing for law enforcement with the police reform movement championed by many of his supporters.
Homicide
On Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 11:09 PM, deputies responded to the 13000 block of Sylmar Drive in Moreno Valley for an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. Deputies arrived within minutes and located a male adult suffering from life-threatening injuries.
A California man admits to killing wife in 2019
John Gumina pleaded guilty to the killing of his wife, Heather Gumina, in a courtroom filled with her family and friends. The husband also pled guilty to two separate incidents of felony domestic violence against the woman. The press release details the consistent record of violence in their relationship.
California delays considering supervised sites for drug use
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers will wait until next year to continue considering a bill that would give opioid users a place to inject drugs in supervised settings, the bill's author said Tuesday.
Homicide
On July 4, 2021, at about 10:05 p.m., deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff Sub-Station were dispatched to a report of an unknown trouble in the 100 block of Boxelder Way, San Jacinto. Upon arrival, deputies heard sounds of distress inside the residence, and forced entry. Deputies entered and found a male victim with significant injuries. Emergency lifesaving measures were performed, but the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Deputies also detained a female subject at the scene.
