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.
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.
Rialto Police Department Awarded $375,000 Grant
The Rialto Police Department will use grant funding to increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce…
Elementary School Aide Arrested for Child Pornography
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Rialto Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Detectives
Eight Transported After Vehicle Collides Into Business
Rialto Police received multiple reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle driving through the front doors of Stater Bros. in the City of Rialto.
Fatal Traffic Collision
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 2:58 a.m., the Rialto Police received reports of a collision in the 3500 block of North Riverside Avenue.
Fatal Traffic Collision
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, at approximately 5:49 a.m. officers responded to the area of Riverside Avenue and Live Oak Avenue…
Fatal Traffic Collision
On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m. officers responded to the area of Live Oak Avenue, and Terra Vista Drive, for a traffic collision.
Rialto Police Holding Checkpoint September 2, 2022
Rialto Police will hold a DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint in the mid-east portion of the City of Rialto on September 2, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
11 Arrested for DUI During Rialto Police Checkpoint
Rialto Police conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2022. A total of 11 arrests and issued 57 citations were made.
Major Traffic Collision Results in Three Deceased
On Monday, August 1, 2022, at approximately 6:28 p.m., the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received numerous 9-1-1 calls regarding a vehicle…
Officers Injured when Suspect Crashes into Rialto PD Vehicle
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 11:29 a.m., Rialto Police Department officers responded to the 3300 block of North Riverside Avenue for a report of…
DUI Suspect Kills Motorist
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 9:15 p.m., the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received the report of a two-vehicle collision…
Fatal Traffic Collision
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 3:11 p.m. the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received the report of a two-vehicle collision…
Rialto PD Uses Advancements in Technology to Combat Crime
The Rialto Police Department is continually making strides toward enhancing the safety and security of the residents and businesses within the City of Rialto…
Update Fergusson Park Murder Investigation
Rialto Police detectives have identified 22-year-old Daniel Dexter, as the deceased victim in the Fergusson Park murder investigation. The second victim…
Fergusson Park Murder Investigation
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at approximately 12:58 PM, the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received a call regarding shots fired at Fergusson…
Two Suspects Arrested for Abuse and Torture of Children
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Detective Duque of the Rialto Police Department was notified of allegations of physical abuse inflicted upon five juvenile…
Kidnapped 17-Year-Old Victim Reunited With Family
On Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 2:20 p.m. the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received a call regarding a 17-year-old female who was…
Rialto Police Policy Regarding Military Equipment Use
On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"), which became effective on January 1, 2022. AB 481 stated goals are to provide legally enforceable safeguards to protect the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before...
DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint To Be Held in Rialto
Rialto Police Department will hold a DUI Driver's License Checkpoint in the southeast portion of the city on April 1, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is...