http://rivcoda.org/news/use-force-charges-filed-against-hemet-police-officer
Use-of-force charges filed against Hemet police officer August 18, 2023 RIVERSIDE – A Hemet police officer is facing criminal assault charges for his actions during an on-duty encounter in Hemet on July 23, 2023. The Hemet Police Department requested a criminal investigation be conducted by the Force Investigations Detail Task Force, a team made up of investigators from the District Attorney’s…
http://rivcoda.org/news/gang-member-sentenced-2018-murder-beaumont-man-and-attempted-murder-three-others
Gang member sentenced for 2018 murder of Beaumont man and attempted murder of three others August 22, 2023 RIVERSIDE – A Beaumont gang member was sentenced last week to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2018 murder of a 22-year-old man. Alyais Lavante Jahneal Harper, DOB: 7-24-98, was sentenced by Judge Matthew Perantoni at the Hall of Justice in Banning on Friday, Aug. 18…
http://rivcoda.org/news/synchrony-bank-ordered-pay-more-3-million-resolve-civil-enforcement-action-involving-frequent
Synchrony Bank ordered to pay more than $3 million to resolve civil enforcement action involving frequent or harassing calls to consumers November 15, 2021 RIVERSIDE – District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced today, Nov. 15, 2021, that Utah-based Synchrony Bank will pay $3.5 million to resolve a civil enforcement action alleging the bank made frequent and/or harassing phone calls to California…
http://rivcoda.org/news/two-fugitives-apprehended-mexico-and-returned-riverside-county
Two fugitives apprehended in Mexico and returned to Riverside County February 15, 2023 RIVERSIDE – Two fugitives charged with murder and attempted murder in separate domestic violence-related cases, were recently located by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit in Mexico and have been returned to Riverside County to face charges. Lorenzo Castellanos, DOB: 08-13-50…
http://rivcoda.org/news/tjx-companies-inc-ordered-pay-205-million-unlawful-disposal-hazardous-waste
The TJX Companies, Inc. ordered to pay $2.05 million for unlawful disposal of hazardous waste December 13, 2022 RIVERSIDE – Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced today, Dec. 13, 2022, that The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) has been ordered by a judge to pay $2.05 million in penalties and costs regarding the unlawful disposal of hazardous waste. This stipulated judgment settles…
http://rivcoda.org/news/two-kilos-fentanyl-seized-gang-impact-team
Two kilos of fentanyl seized by Gang Impact Team February 5, 2021 RIVERSIDE – As part of an on-going investigation, on the evening of Feb. 4, 2021, the Riverside County Gang Impact Team (GIT), which is supervised by the DA’s Bureau of Investigation, seized two kilograms of powdered fentanyl in the downtown Riverside area. Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous and potent manmade opioid that is very…
https://rivcoda.org/newsom_signs_ab_46
Governor Newsom Signs AB 46, Strengthening California's Mental Health Diversion Law June 29, 2026
RIVERSIDE – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 46, legislation that strengthens California's mental health diversion law by restoring judicial discretion, improving accountability, and enhancing public safety while preserving access to…
https://rivcoda.org/fentanyl_second_degree_murder_savanna_carlos
Woman Sentenced For Supplying Lethal Fentanyl Dose
RIVERSIDE – Today, a Riverside County woman was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after a jury convicted her of second-degree murder for supplying the lethal fentanyl that caused the death of a Riverside County man.Savanna Michelle Carlos, DOB: 08-13-2002, of Moreno Valley was convicted by a…
