Fire reported in Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

Concerned residents address local crime during meeting

CALIPATRIA — Several concerned and frightened residents addressed the City Council on Tuesday regarding an increase in vandalism, burglary and drug activity within the city.

Valley Police Beat: Electronics, cabinet stolen

EL CENTRO — At least two laptop computers and a cabinet valued at more than $1,000 were reported as burglarized from a residence near the 500 block of Brighton Avenue on Monday.

Valley Police Beat: Male subjects detained, face felony charges in Calipatria

CALIPATRIA - A surveillance operation by Calipatria State Prison Specialized Teams resulted in the arrest of two civilian subjects early Friday, according to a press release.

Alleged Brawley arsonist to continue preliminary examination Monday

Brawley resident Fernando Elenin Garcia, 20, will be back in court Monday to continue his preliminary examination after the prosecutor, county Deputy District Attorney Marco Nunez, requested...

Alleged arsonist denied bail reduction

Brawley resident Fernando Elenin Garcia, 20, charged with two counts of arson, was denied a bail reduction during his bail review at the Imperial County jail court Wednesday morning.

Valley Police Beat: 2 held in copper thefts

BRAWLEY — Imperial County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two Brawley residents on suspicion of felony vandalism, theft of copper wire and conspiracy, after a rash of copper thefts were...

Valley Police Beat:Calexico man dies after traffic collision

BRAWLEY — A Calexico man died Saturday after a vehicle collision near Brawley, according to the Imperial County Coroner’s Office.

Alleged arson case continued

The 20-year-old Brawley resident charged with two counts of arson had a short pre-trial hearing Friday, though the case was continued until next week.

Imperial County Sheriff's deputy sex-related case moves forward

The case of the Imperial County sheriff’s deputy accused of using his position to force oral sex has moved forward, with a judge finding there is enough evidence to move toward a trial.

Valley Police Beat: Ice cream man threatened over route

EL CENTRO - An ice cream salesman was reportedly threatened by an unknown man over selling on someone else’s route Thursday afternoon.

Valley Police Beat: Teen smuggles methamphetamine

SALTON CITY - U.S. Border Patrol found packages of methamphetamine wrapped on a 16-year-old’s body at the Highway 86 checkpoint Tuesday, according to a press release.

Court Brief: Man arrested in stabbing case pleads no contest, to be released

A man arrested in January in connection with a stabbing in Calexico pleaded no contest to misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon Thursday.

Valley Police Beat: More than $1.5 million in drugs seized

CALEXICO - U.S. Customs and Border Protections officers seized drugs estimated to be worth more than $1.5 million in four separate seizures at the Andrade and Calexico Ports of Entry over the weekend,...

Court briefs: Pretrial hearing in IVC embezzlement case set

A pretrial hearing in the embezzlement case of a former Imperial Valley College Foundation executive has been scheduled for May 7.

Valley Police Beat: Men assaulted, location unclear

EL CENTRO - A 39-year-old man suffered several minor injuries to his torso during a stabbing Monday night.

Valley Police Beat: Agents seize 10 pounds of meth from mother with son

SALTON CITY — U.S. Border Patrol agents stopped a suspected drug smuggler and seized about 10 pounds of methamphetamine from a woman who was driving with her teenage son at the Highway 86...

Valley Police Beat: Unlawful use of deadly weapon in Winterhaven

A person was reported drunk in public outside of Jimmy’s Market in Winterhaven on Sunday, according to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office logs.

Suspect arrested following series of suspicious fires week after teen arson arrests

BRAWLEY — City officials and residents are hoping the arrest of 20-year-old Brawley resident Fernando Garcia will mark the end of fires throughout the community.

Valley Police Beat: Agents uncover marijuana-growing operation

Valley Police Beat: Agents uncover marijuana-growing operation