RIALTO POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Don’t Rely on Luck: Choose a Sober Way to Go
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate with friends, family and good cheer. Don’t rely on luck—plan ahead and make sure you have a sober way to get home.
Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision
On February 21, 2025, Rialto Police received a report of a traffic collision. Personnel administered life-saving measures to the passenger, Rachel Martin.
Rialto Police Holding DUI Checkpoint January 24th, 2025
Rialto Police will hold a DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint in the east portion of the city on January 24th, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision
The Rialto Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team identified the vehicle involved in the fatal hit-and-run traffic collision with DeAngelo Banks.
Rialto Police Holding Checkpoint on August 11
Rialto Police Department will hold a DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint in the north portion of the City of Rialto on August 11, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
National Night Out–Superhero Theme
Rialto Police is thrilled to announce National Night Out! This superhero-themed, celebration will take place on August 1, 2023 at Rialto City Park.
Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision
Officers responded to the 1400 block of West Foothill Boulevard for an unknown injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a
pedestrian.
Four Arrested During Street Racing Takeover
On July 15th the Rialto Police Department hosted an Office of Traffic Safety Street Racing Detail from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. resulting in four arrests.
Rialto Police Hosts Collaborative Traffic Enforcement Detail
On July 14, Rialto Police hosted a collaborative traffic campaign. The detail focused on enforcing violations that cause collisions, reckless driving, and DUIs.
Fatal Traffic Collision
On Sunday, June 25, 2023, Rialto Police received reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision in the 1500 block of North Riverside Avenue.
DUI Driver Arrested Following Fatal Traffic Collision
On Saturday, June 24, 2023 the Rialto Police Department received reports of a traffic collision in the 300 block of West Santa Ana Avenue.
Rialto PD Holding DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint June 23
Rialto Police Department will hold a DUI/ Driver’s License Checkpoint in the south portion of the City of Rialto on June 23, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision
On Monday, June 12, 2023, officers responded to the 2500 block of South Riverside Avenue, for an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian.
Rialto Police and Carter High School host “Every 15 Minutes”
Rialto Police in conjunction with Carter High School, will conduct a simulated drunk driving collision … as part of the “Every 15 Minutes” program.
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint April 14, 2023
Rialto Police Department will hold a DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint in the southeast portion of the city, on April 14, 2023, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Multi-Agencies Provide Resources to Unsheltered Population
Rialto Police partnered with the San Bernardino County Probation and Social Work Action Group to provide outreach and assistance to unsheltered individuals.
21 Arrested for DUI during St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
The Rialto Police Department arrested 10 drivers on suspicion of DUI and will be holding a series of DUI enforcement patrols to keep our roadways safe.
Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision
The Rialto Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) has identified 27-year-old Samantha Klemm, of the City of Colton…
Homicide Investigation
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 7:57 p.m., the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call regarding a subject down…
Rialto Police Holding Checkpoint December 16, 2022
Rialto Police Department will hold a DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint in the south portion of the City of Rialto on December 16, 2022.
Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly
From December 14 through New Year’s Day, Rialto Police will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence.
Lethal Force Encounter Update
The suspect has been identified as Gunther Elizalde Tellez… the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to conduct the shooting investigation.
Rialto PD Receives Funding for Motorcycle Safety Training
Rialto Police received grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety to step up motorcycle safety awareness with trainings led by law enforcement.