Crime
Deputy Timothy Corlew killed in on-duty traffic accident
It is with immense sadness and a heavy heart that we must share the heartbreaking news that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has suffered the loss of another deputy in the line of duty.
On January 8, 2025, Deputy Timothy Corlew, a respected and dedicated member of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, was tragically involved in a fatal on-duty traffic accident.
At approximately 5:36 a.m., a 911 call reported a traffic collision involving a law enforcement motorcycle in the westbound lanes of the 91 Freeway near La Sierra Avenue.
Responding emergency units arrived quickly, initiating CPR on Deputy Corlew at the scene. He was rushed to Riverside Community Hospital, where, despite all efforts, he was pronounced deceased.
The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time and is currently under investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Riverside office.
Deputy Corlew’s untimely passing is a profound loss to our department and the community he served with honor and dedication. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside Deputy Corlew.
Further information regarding the investigation and arrangements to honor Deputy Corlew’s memory will be shared as it becomes available. We stand united in grief and gratitude for his service and sacrifice.
Rest in peace, Deputy Timothy Corlew. You will never be forgotten.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.