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Los Angeles Times
23-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
A cop or a criminal? Police stop motorcyclist with uniform, badge and gun and learn he's a convicted felon
At first glance, police say, his uniform and his motorcycle had all the trappings of local law enforcement. The motorcycle had emergency lights and 'Traffic' and 'Public Safety' emblazoned on the side, pictures show. His uniform allegedly included a tactical vest, pepper spray, a badge and a gun. But in reality, Hemet police say, the man was a convicted felon impersonating local law enforcement. According to a Facebook post on Tuesday, Hemet police said they pulled over a motorcyclist who turned out to be a convicted felon allegedly impersonating a police officer. He also appeared to have a Glock-style handgun on his duty belt. The man, identified as Marshal Goodnight, 73, was armed with two stun guns, an expandable baton, handcuffs and pepper spray, the department said. Goodnight was wearing a tactical vest, olive slacks and a beige shirt, complete with a badge and what appeared to be a body camera and radio equipment. Police say they pulled over Goodnight on Monday after they saw him commit multiple vehicle code violations and activate emergency lights on his motorcycle. Goodnight was detained and Hemet police determined that his stun guns were in working condition. Goodnight is a convicted felon who is not legally allowed to possess firearms or related weapons, according to police. He's also not licensed to provide security in the state of California. Police arrested and booked Goodnight on several misdemeanor counts: suspicion of being a felon in possession of a stun gun; possession of a baton; being a felon in possession of a tear gas weapon; and for impersonating a peace officer. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact the Hemet Police Department at (951) 765-2400, Ext. 3725.
CBS News
23-07-2025
- CBS News
Convicted felon arrested in Hemet for impersonating police officer
A convicted felon impersonating a police officer was arrested in Hemet on Monday. Police said that the man, Marshal Goodnight, was riding a motorcycle when he was pulled over after he was seen activating emergency lights and committing several vehicle code violations, said a post on Facebook from the Hemet Police Department. Officers made contact with Goodnight, who they said was "wearing a uniform closely resembling a local law enforcement agency, along with a duty belt and what appeared to be a Glock-style pistol." Goodnight was taken into custody, and officers found that the weapon was actually carrying two fully-functional taser electronic control devices, an ASP baton and a container of OC spray, more commonly known as pepper spray. The uniform, outfitted with patches similar to those seen on Riverside County Sheriff's Department uniforms, displayed badges that read "traffic" and "traffic control." He also had a hat that said "traffic unit" and carried a notepad that said "sheriff" on the front. Officers also found handcuffs and other items that a law enforcement officer would typically carry. His motorcycle, which had flashing emergency lights, was also adorned with "traffic" and "public safety" stickers, and is black-and-white, similar to a traditional law enforcement vehicle. Police found that the suspect is a convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or related weapons, and that he is not licensed to provide security services through California's Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, the Facebook post said. He was booked on several charges including unlawful taser use and possession, unlawful possession of a leaded cane or baton, unlawful use of tear gas and impersonating a police officer, police said. Locals have expressed some concern over the matter, including what they're supposed to do if the person who they're interacting with isn't actually an officer of the law. "He's wearing a belt with an actual firearm and a taser, so I mean, you would think this guy's legit," said David Luna. "He could have been robbing, he could have been pulling people over unlawfully, and God only knows." Police say that if someone is concerned that they're not speaking to an actual officer, they can call dispatch to verify whether or not they are. People are also advised to pull over in well-lit, highly populated and safe areas and to ask for identification. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact HPD Sergeant Chavez at (951) 765-2400 at extension 3725.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mail thief found sleeping in car next to community mailboxes: Hemet police
A parolee who fell asleep in his car near some community mailboxes is facing multiple charges after waking to find Hemet police officers interested in why he was there. The officers were sent to the 1300 block of Division Court around 4:45 a.m. on Thursday to follow up on a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near the mailboxes and located a tan and gold 1993 Jeep Cherokee. 'The vehicle was occupied by an adult male, later identified as 42-year-old Naythan Story, who appeared to be unconscious in the driver's seat while the vehicle was running,' the Hemet Police Department posted on Facebook. Officers then learned that Story was on probation and observed a lock-picking tool on the ground near the driver's side door. Additional suspicious items, including a socket wrench, several access cards and a brass key marked 'USPS Property,' were visible inside the vehicle, police said. Upon searching the suspect and the SUV police came up with the following list of items: A clear baggie containing approximately 1.88 grams of a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. Multiple debit and credit cards belonging to individuals other than Story, some of whom confirmed they were victims of recent fraudulent activity. A total of 36 access cards (including EBT, debit, credit, and insurance cards) linked to at least 25 different individuals. Several hundred pieces of mail, including sensitive financial and government documents, originating from addresses across Hemet, Temecula, Murrieta, Winchester, Menifee, South Gate, Compton, and other areas. Four USPS master keys and a modified socket tool believed to be used in mail thefts. Story was arrested and booked for alleged possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of access cards of 10 or more victims and possession of access cards with intent to defraud. Residents were reminded to report any suspicious activity around mailboxes or vehicles parked in unusual locations. Anyone with further information regarding this case was asked to contact Detective Aguila at 951-765-2423 or email paguila@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
27-03-2025
- Miami Herald
Woman found dead in her home in 2014, CA cops say. Now comes push to unravel mystery
When Dori De Ann Jamison's ex-boyfriend hadn't heard from her in several days in 2014, he went to check on her at her California home. However, no one answered the door to her Hemet mobile home March 22, 2014, the Hemet Police Department said in a March 22 Facebook post. The ex-boyfriend asked neighbors to come along as he forced his way inside, police said. There, he found her body, police said. For a decade, her death has posed a mystery. Hemet police are now looking to unravel that mystery by renewing their call for information in Jamison's case. Jamison found dead Hemet police and fire got a call requesting medical aid on Saturday, March 22, 2014, police said. When they arrived and entered the home, rescuers found a woman, later identified as Jamison, 'lying face down,' according to police. The 47-year-old was pronounced dead on scene, and detectives later determined Jamison had been strangled, police said. Inside Jamison's home, detectives didn't find any signs of a break in or struggle, according to police. Interviews In their investigation, detectives spoke with 'several neighbors, friends, and family members,' police said. Through their interviews, detectives learned Jamison 'had recently broken up with her boyfriend and began dating another man,' police said. At the time of her death, neighbors didn't report hearing any kind of commotion coming from Jamison's trailer, police said. The last person detectives identified as speaking to Jamison was her mother three days before she was found dead, police said. Her mother told investigators 'that the conversation was positive,' and she didn't notice anything concerning, according to police. 'Always upbeat and happy' 'Everyone who knew Ms. Jamison said she was always upbeat and happy,' police said. Jamison, who hailed from Clinton, Iowa, 'enjoyed riding motorcycles when she was younger,' according to her obituary. 'Dori was very independent, enjoyed traveling and loved visiting new places,' her obituary says. Those who commented on her obituary painted her as a 'beautiful person.' 'It's rare that I meet someone as honest as Dori. She was so full of life and her laugh couldn't help but put a smile on your face,' one wrote. 'She was a good person inside and out. She was taken from this world too soon.' Renewed call for information On the 11-year anniversary of her death, police said they are looking to the 'public for any new information or leads that could assist in solving this case and bring closure to Dori Jamison's family.' Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 951-765-3898 or email Coldcase@ Hemet is about a 90-mile drive southeast from Los Angeles.
CBS News
27-02-2025
- CBS News
Two arrested in Hemet for soliciting money to pay for phony funeral
Two people were arrested in Hemet this week for allegedly soliciting money to pay for the phony funeral of a 10-year-old boy, police said. It happened on Sunday a little after noon, at which point officer were dispatched to the intersection of Sanderson Avenue and Stetson Avenue after being notified of "panhandlers walking in and out of traffic," said a post on Facebook from the Hemet Police Department. They were holding a sign requesting money to help pay for the funeral of a 10-year-old boy named Alex, claiming that the child had died in a car accident. "Via cameras, officers were able to identify the vehicle that the subjects got into and watched it leave the scene, while counting the money they had collected," the post said. "Officers then located the vehicle in the 100 block of N. Sanderson Ave. and conducted a traffic stop." They questioned both the driver, identified as Marius Stan, the passenger Malvina Stan, who gave conflicting statements "as to who the child on their poster was and where he had died." Police determined that they were collecting money from other people on false pretenses, and through further investigation found an article from a Romanian news site in 2011 that had the same image of a child they were using on their poster. That news story said that the child in question was missing for a day but found at a local park, not involved in any traffic incident. "Several different identifications, EBT cards, passports, and other evidence were located, further confirming their schemes," police said. They were both arrested and booked at a Riverside County Jail. It's unclear what charges they face.
