Yesterday afternoon's placid scene in an unincorporated area of Hemet was disrupted when deputies responded to a violent confrontation. According to the Riverside Sheriff's Office, at approximately 3:06 p.m., they received a report of an assault involving a deadly weapon. Upon arriving at the 45000 block of Highway 74, deputies found an adult male suffering from a stab wound. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was quickly transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The suspect, identified by the victim as Roman Neely, a 30-year-old resident of Hemet, was apprehended without further incident. Neely is now facing charges for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, as stated in the Riverside Sheriff's Office news release. It appears that a search warrant was executed at Neely's residence, where investigators uncovered additional evidence about the stabbing.
Neely's booking into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility marks the beginning of what may be a lengthy judicial process. The Riverside Sheriff's Office's investigation into the case is ongoing, and they have not released any more details at this time. They are, however, calling on the public for any additional information and urge potential witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the incident to contact Lead Investigator Siaw at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to assist in shedding light on the circumstances that led to this unsettling event. The Riverside Sheriff's Office can be reached at (951) 791–3400 for those who may have details that could help the investigation. For media inquiries, the Riverside Sheriff’s Office's Media Information Bureau is the point of contact.
