Preliminary hearing in El Centro fatal stabbing case to be heard today

Preliminary hearing for Romo set for next week

A preliminary hearing for the man charged with the fatal stabbing of an El Centro resident last year was set Friday for Tuesday.

Woman charged with stalking El Centro councilman order to appear for pre-trial hearing next week

A woman charged with feloniously stalking El Centro City Councilman Jason Jackson was ordered Friday to appear for a pre-trial hearing Tuesday.

Valley Police Beat: Sheriff's deputies chase suspect on foot in Seeley

SEELEY -Imperial County sheriff’s deputies early Friday were chasing a man identified in a log entry as Ryan Ray after a 12:14 a.m. call that reported he had barricaded himself in an apartment...

Valley Police Beat: House fire

EL CENTRO - An unoccupied house on Ross Avenue and Dogwood Road caught fire Thursday morning, an El Centro fire official said.

Central Union teacher hearing is delayed

A court hearing for a Central Union High School teacher and two co-defendants charged with possession of drugs and explosives was pushed back Wednesday until Feb. 22.

Valley Police Beat: Sheepherder decapitated in crash

HOLTVILLE — A sheepherder was killed in a collision that left him decapitated early Wednesday near the intersection of Norrish road and Highway 115, authorities said.

Former Niland fire captain sentenced to probation in embezzlement case

NILAND — While the Niland Fire Department is not hiring anyone, it eventually will accept applications for firefighting positions, including one to replace an ex-fire captain convicted in an...

Valley Police Beat: Minor injury collision occurred at McCabe Road

EL CENTRO - A motorist suffered minor injuries Tuesday during a minor collision on McCabe Road east of La Brucherie Road, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Three suspected gunmen in Mexicali arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap El Centro man

Mexicali police arrested three suspected gunmen over the weekend on suspicion of trying to kidnap an El Centro man who suffered several gunshot wounds when he managed to evade them.

Man suspected in attempted sexual assault is arrested

BRAWLEY — A local man could face charges of attempted kidnapping for his alleged role in trying to grab a 13-year-old boy as he was walking to Del Rio Community School last week.

Valley Police Beat: Motorist injured in collision

EL CENTRO - A motorist was taken to El Centro Regional Medical Center following a 6 p.m. collision Monday near the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Bradshaw Road.

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CALEXICO :Man suffers seizure at East Port of Entry

Valley Police Beat: Methamphetamine seized at Highway 111 checkpoint

SALTON CITY - A U.S. citizen could face attempted drug smuggling charges following his arrest this week on allegations that he tried bringing about 11 pounds of methamphetamine through the Highway 111...

Valley Police Beat: Rape reported in Winterhaven

WINTERHAVEN - Imperial County sheriff’s authorities received an 8:33 p.m. call Wednesday about an alleged rape that occurred late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning at a location in the...

Hearing continued for ex-CHP officer accused of child molestation

A preliminary hearing for a former California Highway Patrol lieutenant charged with child molestation was postponed Wednesday until Feb. 22.

Valley Police Beat: Marijuana seized

CALEXICO - More than 270 pounds of marijuana were seized Monday morning about 25 miles east of here.

Last defendant in arson-related haystack fire case enters no contest plea

Luis Vasquez, the last remaining defendant in the high-profile arson case that involved millions of dollars in damages to haystacks nearly a year ago, pleads no contest to being an accessory....

Defendant order back in court for hearing in El Centro homicide case

The defendant charged with fatally stabbing an El Centro man last year was ordered Monday to appear back in court for a preliminary hearing Feb. 17.

Valley Police Beat: Two people suspected of trying to smuggle 1,200 pounds of marijuana by U.S. Border Patrol agents

Two Mexican nationals suspected of trying to smuggle more than 1,200 pounds of marijuana across the border were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents over the weekend.

Valley Police Beat: Burglary in progress is foiled

BRAWLEY - Trung K. Vo, a 29 year-old Asian male from Alabama was arrested Sunday for attempting to burglarize a residence in the 4500 block of Kalin Road, said Imperial County Sheriff’s Sgt....

Valley Police Beat: Bombay Beach - Caller claims vehicle is being taken

An out-of-town resident with property in the 9000 Block of G Avenue reported Saturday around noon that subjects from a tow company were trying to take his red Toyota Tacoma.

Valley Police Beat: Two drug busts made at checkpoints

Nearly $150,000 worth of marijuana was seized this week at checkpoints in the Northend of the Imperial Valley.

Central Union High School teacher Mike Kelsoe placed on unpaid administrative leave

A Central Union High School teacher who is being prosecuted on allegations that he possessed methamphetamine and explosives was placed on unpaid administrative leave, an official said Thursday.

Valley Police Beat: Man arrested on suspicion of pointing a fake gun at someone at El Centro motel

EL CENTRO  - Police here arrested a suspect at gunpoint Wednesday night on allegations that he pointed a gun —  that ended up being fake — at someone during a heated argument...

Imperial man enters guilty plea in San Bernardino County drug case

An Imperial resident who worked as a correctional officer is ordered to appear next month in San Bernardino County Superior Court following the guilty plea he entered in a drug case.