On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at about 2:02 a.m., a San Jacinto Deputy observed a white Mercedes Benz sedan where the driver was suspected of driving under the influence. The deputy attempted to perform a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle near the 400 block of Victoria Avenue, but the driver fled and attempted to evade the deputy.
Although it was previously announced that Police Chief Fust would be the interim City Manager in place of the current City Manager, Chris Lopez, it was Captain Glenn Brock that filled that seat at the recent meeting. The whereabouts of Lopez remain a mystery.
On Thursday, May 5, 2022, at about 10:30 am., a Hemet Police Motorcycle Officer was conducting extra traffic enforcement in the area of Mayberry Ave. and Panorama Dr. due to complaints from the residents in the area.
Residents living in and around the Hemet, California can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Spirit of Joy Community Lutheran Church will host this community event on 5/4/2022. The site is located at 3126 W. Johnston Ave in Hemet.
On February 28th, a 15-year-old high school student was riding his skateboard near the intersection of Stetson Avenue & Seven Hills Drive in the city of Hemet. A group of young people met him at that corner and an altercation occurred resulting in the young man being senselessly pushed into traffic and hit by a car. The Hemet youth sustained major head & brain injuries as a result. He remains hospitalized to this day. The skateboard he was riding was stolen following this tragic incident.