A Riverside Sheriff Deputy collided with a pedestrian early Wednesday morning. The accident happened at 3:54 am at Cactus and Heacock Streets in Moreno Valley. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased by paramedics. The deputy did not have lights and sirens on at the time of the crash. The California Highway Patrol has taken over the Read More…
MORENO VALLEY
Riverside County Torture Suspect Behind Bars
Fifty-three year old Gilberto Puga is in a Riverside County Jail after holding two women against their will and torturing them. Riverside County Sheriff Deputies say they received a call Sunday morning from Puga stating two women had burglarized his residence in the 26000 block of Prairie Dog Lane in Moreno Valley. At the same Read More…
Several Homes Under Construction Burn in Moreno Valley
Several framed-up homes in Moreno Valley caught fire early Monday morning. The fire was reported at 12:40am at Lightning Way and Avenger Drive. Firefighters took a defensive posture to keep the flames from spreading to other homes that were also under construction. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Cardboard Burns at Moreno Valley Warehouse
Acres of stacked cardboard sent smoke and flames billowing into the air Monday afternoon in Moreno Valley. The fire broke out around 1:30pm in the 22000 block of Opportunity Way. Fire officials quickly called a 5th-alarm that brought dozens of resources to help battle the blaze. At least one firefighter was transported for heat exhaustion. Read More…
Car Crashes into Moreno Valley Apartment Causing Gas Leak
A car crashed into several parked vehicles Thursday night, taking out a gas main and eventually coming to rest in the front of an apartment. The crash happened before 11pm at Fir and Heacock in Moreno Valley. Firefighters evacuated the apartment complex until the gas leak could be shut down. The driver was taken to Read More…
Fire Rips Through Moreno Valley Apartment Complex
A fire broke out at a Moreno Valley apartment complex around 7pm Wednesday night. Firefighters arrived in the 13200 block of Heacock street to find smoke and fire coming from the attic of the complex. A second and third alarm was requested, bringing dozens of firefighters to the scene. In total, eleven engines, three trucks Read More…
SUV Crashes Into Moreno Valley House Killing One
An Acura MDX traveling at a high rate of speed in Moreno Valley lost control and crashed into a parked Silverado before crashing into a garage. The crash occurred Monday night in the 11900 block of Indian Street around 11:15pm. Firefighters responded and extricated one victim from the vehicle. A second victim was pronounced dead Read More…
Fire at Moreno Valley Veterans Memorial: Arson Ruled Out
It was originally thought to be Arson. Firefighters were called to a suspicious fire at the Moreno Veterans Memorial on Saturday March 19th. The fire was reported around 5am and quickly extinguished. It burned brush around the memorial and scorched the sculpture. After a thorough review of all evidence it was determined that a faulty Read More…
Early Morning Blaze Destroys Moreno Valley Check Cashing Business
An early morning blaze ripped through a 10,000 square foot building early Friday morning. The blaze broke out around 1:30am at Speedy Cash in the 25000 block of Alessandro Avenue in Moreno Valley. Riverside County firefighters spent over an hour battling the blaze. The inside appears to be a total loss and the cause is Read More…
Child Dies in Moreno Valley Fire
A one-year old child has died, and seven other people were injured in a house fire early Sunday morning. The fire broke out on Dolan Drive around 1:30am. Firefighters and Riverside County Sheriff Deputies found three people outside the of the house suffering from burns and smoke inhalation. It was quickly learned that a fourth Read More…