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Gardena man arrested and charged in 1994 cold case murder of woman in Desert Hot Springs March 8, 2022 Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Gardena man arrested and charged in 1994 cold case murder of woman in Desert Hot Springs RIVERSIDE – Nearly 28 years ago, Cheri Huss was found stabbed to death inside her Desert Hot Springs apartment. Her case went cold until last month. The Riverside County Regional…
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Season of Giving 2021 December 21, 2021 The holiday season traditionally is a time for both giving and receiving. But, for that to work, there obviously needs to be a giver and a recipient. This a quick story about one of each who helped make the DA’s Office 2021 Season of Giving a tremendous success. Ernestina is a 42-year-old mother of five who range in age from 5 to 25. She is a past victim of…
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Two Mexican Mafia Associates Sentenced to Life for 2021 Attempted Murder of Hemet Man November 15, 2024 RIVERSIDE – Two known Moreno Valley gang members and associates of the Mexican Mafia have been sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 attempted murder of a Hemet man.Carl Ray Flores Jr., DOB: 10-16-76; and Brian Ramiro Inocencio, DOB: 2-14-96, were found guilty on Oct. 28, 2024, by a…
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Cold Case Solved: DNA Evidence Confirms the Identity of a Rapist and Killer in a Case Dating Back to 1979 November 20, 2024 RIVERSIDE – In 1979, the body of a 17-year-old girl was found dumped in a snowpack off Highway 243 near Banning. Authorities determined she had been raped and bludgeoned to death.Now, more than 45 years later, using forensic genealogy, the Riverside County Regional Cold Case…
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Melissa Donaldson named board chair of the California Crime Victims Assistance Association December 11, 2024 RIVERSIDE – The director of the Riverside County DA’s Office Division of Victim Services has been elected board president of the California Crime Victims Assistance Association (CCVAA). With over 35 years of experience in social services and victim advocacy, Melissa Donaldson is a proven…
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PROP 36 - Understanding the New California Laws on Drug and Theft Offenses December 23, 2024 Proposition 36 - Understanding the New California Laws on Drug and Theft OffensesA new law significantly altering drug- and theft-related offenses in California is now in place. On December 18, 2024, Proposition 36, the "Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act," took effect. The initiative…
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The Spirit of Giving: A Tradition of Service at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office December 24, 2024 The Spirit of Giving: A Tradition of Service at the Riverside County District Attorney’s OfficeThroughout the year, our team goes beyond their professional roles, embracing opportunities to volunteer and give back to the communities we serve. Through programs like Shop with a Cop, the…
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DA’s Office Launches Second 'Good Neighbor' Classes to Empower the Latino Community January 7, 2025 INDIO – After a successful Spanish-speaking Citizen’s Academy in April of 2024, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is moving forward with the second "Good Neighbor" initiative.Being that 52% of the population in Riverside County identify as Hispanic and 34% report speaking Spanish at…
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DA’s Bureau of Investigation Establishes Hotline for Reporting Price Gouging January 15, 2025 RIVERSIDE – The DA’s Bureau of Investigation has set up a hotline number to report suspected price gouging during the state of emergency declared in the aftermath of the greater Los Angeles area fires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires.Anyone who believes a person or business may be price…
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AutoNation Dealerships in California Ordered to Pay $650,000 to Settle Consumer Protection Lawsuit February 26, 2025 RIVERSIDE – Today, Feb. 26, 2025, District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced that a judge has ordered a network of automobile dealerships owned and operated as subsidiaries of AutoNation, Inc. to pay $650,000 to resolve a consumer protection action related to the sale of used…
