Brits Nabbed With Pounds Of Pot; Motel Bust, Kidnappers On Camera: Coachella Valley, IE Crime Log

PALM DESERT, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire, and courtroom stories from across Banning, Beaumont, the Pass Area, Coachella Valley, Southwest Riverside County and across the Inland Empire.

In Palm Desert, Deputy Galvan found Torty wandering away from home and ensured she was safely reunited with her owner, according to the department.

The resident thanked Deputy Galvan for going the extra mile — even for our four-legged (and shelled!) friends!

Other Policer and Fire Stories near Southwest Riverside County:

Large De Luz Home Destroyed By Fire
Early Monday, a De Luz resident fled their home when it caught fire. Here's what we know.

Downed Power Pole Wreaks Havoc On Murrieta, Temecula Traffic, Leaves Residents Without Power
A collapsed power pole led to a full day of flashing red lights and road closures on the Temecula/Murrieta border. Here's what happened.

I-15 Road Hazards Disrupt Morning Traffic Across The Inland Empire
Drivers on Riverside County's major throughway encountered obstacles on Wednesday.

Brush Fire Halted Near Lake Mathews, 1 Acre Scorched
The smoke appeared from the blaze just before 11 a.m. near Cajalco Road.

Police To Conduct DUI Checkpoint In Menifee
Police will search for impaired drivers in an undisclosed location during peak hours. What to know.

Stories near Banning/Beaumont, Central Riverside and The Pass Area:

Man Shot Near Riverside Airport Remains In Critical Condition
The defendant is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Robert Presley Jail

RivCo Family Held At Gunpoint, Robbed Inside Their Home
Three suspects identified themselves as "FBI Agents" over the family's doorbell camera. Would you have opened the door?

IE Police Respond To Shooting Involving Homeland Security Officers
The shooting was reported in a residential neighborhood in the Inland Empire as a person was taken into custody.

RivCo Woman Accused Of Doxing ICE Agent Due In Court
Three women allegedly disclosed on social media the federal ICE employee's home address, telling viewers, "Come on down."

Banning Police Get Grant To Help The Department Identify Safety Needs
The state grant will help the Banning Police Department report data faster and more efficiently.

Stories near Palm Desert, Across the Coachella Valley:

British Visitors Found With 50 Lbs Of Marijuana In Palm Desert Traffic Stop
As cops pulled over two people in Palm Desert, they found this in the trunk of a vehicle.

RivCo Mayor Indicted Placed On Indefinite Leave As Supe's Chief Of Staff In Wake Of Tuesday Arrest
The mayor, who served as the Supe. V. Manuel Perez's Chief of Staff could face years in jail and be barred from public office if convicted.

Man Rescued From Pushwalla Trailhead In The Desert: Cal Fire
Firefighters hiked about a mile from the trailhead to rescue a hiker in the midst of a medical emergency. Here's what happened.

Man, 75, Goes Missing On Desert Mountain Trail: CHP
A missing Palm Springs hiker spent the night in the Palm Desert mountains. About 36 hours later, they discovered why he became lost.

Motorcycle Vs. Trash Truck Crash Claims Life Of Riverside County Man
A Desert Hot Springs motorcyclist was fatally injured in the Sky Valley collision.

Suspect Shot By Parole Agent In Palm Springs, Ambulance Carrying Wounded Man Crashes
A parole agent reported being involved in a fight with a person he was trying to detain.

Man Arrested In Burglary, Vandalism Spree In Indio
Detectives believe additional suspects may be involved and are continuing to investigate the series of crimes.

Stories Across The Inland Empire:

Suspect ID'd, Additional Details Released In Deadly Shooting Of SoCal Deputy
Deputy Andrew Nuñez was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call, sheriff's officials said.

Homicide Detectives Name IE Man 'Intentionally Struck' By Fleeing Car
Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal crash near the 29 Palms Highway that claimed the life of a 50-year-old Inland Empire man.

One Of the 'Largest Known Collections' Of Child Pornography Linked To IE Man: CHP
The CHP investigation into Scott Raymond Cherko of Twentynine Palms began in June 2024. He was arrested this month.

2 Inmates From IE Accused In Separate Prison Killings
The deadly attacks occurred within days of each other at Salinas Valley State Prison.

Vigil To Honor Slain IE Deputy, Who Served With 'Integrity And Compassion'
Andrew Nuñez, 28, was killed while responding to a domestic violence dispute this week.