Collision, assault close a section of Menifee Road

By Doug Spoon, Editor

A Hemet man was arrested on assault charges after bystanders held him for police during a domestic violence dispute on Menifee Road Friday night, authorities said.

Police received a report at 5:05 p.m. of a solo vehicle collision and domestic violence dispute at Menifee Road and Legacy Way, said Lt. Christina Reveles of the Menifee Police Department. Witnesses said that following the collision, the suspect exited the vehicle along with a 20-year-old female, who was the driver. An infant was also in the vehicle at the time.

The suspect, 20-year-old Jaleel Harris, began assaulting the female outside the vehicle, Reveles said. Several people came to her aid and subdued Harris until police arrived. All three occupants of the vehicle were transported to a local hospital with unspecified injuries.

According to Reveles, the investigation revealed that the dispute began at the Rite Aid at Menifee Road and Newport Road and continued as the vehicle traveled south on Menifee Road. The suspect was believed to be under the influence of a foreign substance.

Menifee Road was closed between Holland Road and Craig for a short time during the investigation.