

Halloween night DUI
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Idyllwild Fire responded to a roll-over traffic collision around midnight on Halloween night. According to CHP Officer Mike Murawski, Taylor Browning of Idyllwild was traveling north on Highway 243 near Jameson Drive when he lost control rolling his Ford truck. Browning was uninjured and was arrested for driving under the influence. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Aug. 6 to 12. Idyllwild • Aug. 6 — Battery, 11:21 a.m., Idyllbrook Dr. Unfounded. • Aug. 6 — Alarm call, 2:27 p.m., Village Center Dr. Handled by deputy. • Aug. 6 — Area check, 8:29 p.m., address…
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