Public Safety


Phone scam targets Redlands senior, costs her $15,000
Police say caller posed as daughter in jail; case is part of growing trend of elder fraud in the city

Redlands Police arrest three men after attempted burglary in southside neighborhood
Arrests come after homeowner interrupts break-in attempt; police investigating possible ties to recent southside burglary spree.

Fake lien notices prompt countywide scam warning
Letters that appear to be from government agencies are tricking taxpayers into sending money for phony debts, officials say.

Smashed windows, power outages: Redlands Police investigating string of southside home burglaries
Break-ins reported between March 26–29 involved smashed doors, stolen valuables and, in some cases, suspicious power outages disabling home security.

New Cal Fire maps show increased wildfire risk in Redlands; Fire Department says it was ready
New Cal Fire map shows increased risk in North Redlands and critical infrastructure sites, but officials say proactive work has been underway for years.

Man dies after heart attack on freeway offramp; Police investigate burglaries, vandalism in weekly update
Redlands Police Weekly Update: March 20-27

El Monte man arrested in Redlands elder fraud case
A 73-year-old Redlands man reportedly handed over $25,000 to suspect posing as an FBI agent.

Redlands Police Arrest Burglary Suspect, Investigate Fraud Case
Weekly Police Report: March 13, 2025
No active threat after 'swatting' call at Loma Linda hospital
Report of armed suspect prompts large police response at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

Man injured trying to destroy child sexual abuse evidence
Suspect attempted to drill through a hard drive as Redlands Police executed a search warrant at his Yucaipa home, uncovering over 100 files of child sexual abuse material.

Shots fired near Redlands City Hall; suspect arrested on weapons, DUI Charges
Weekly Police Report: March 6, 2025

Redlands church leader sentenced to 175 years to life for child sexual abuse
The Light of the World youth leader was sentence in November 2024 after being convicted of sexually abusing three children at Redlands Ebenezer Ranch