Officer’s quick CPR credited with saving man’s life in Redlands

REDLANDS, Calif. — A Redlands police officer is credited with helping save the life of a 60-year-old man after finding him unresponsive and beginning CPR before paramedics arrived, authorities said.

Redlands Police Dispatch received a call early Wednesday morning, April 15, reporting a man down on the ground. The first officer on scene found the man not breathing and without a pulse and immediately began CPR.

Redlands Fire Department personnel and ambulance crews arrived and took over life-saving efforts. Paramedics were able to restore the man’s pulse, and he was transported to a hospital for treatment. Officials said the officer’s quick response and immediate action likely saved the man’s life. The incident was later determined to be the result of a medical emergency.

In a separate case, police are investigating a residential burglary reported Friday night, April 10, in the 1000 block of Sunset Hills Lane. Authorities said suspects broke a rear glass door to enter the home and ransacked one room, taking approximately $1,000 worth of jewelry.

Also on April 10, officers responded to a hit-and-run collision at Colton Avenue and Church Street. Police said a suspect vehicle struck another vehicle, injuring the driver, and fled the scene.

A witness reported seeing the driver attempting to repair the vehicle’s front bumper and provided a license plate number to authorities. The injured driver was taken to a hospital with complaints of chest and back pain.

The suspect vehicle was later located parked in Calimesa after its registered owner reported it stolen. The incident remains under investigation.

The weekly update highlights select notable incidents and is not a complete list of all police activity. Anyone with information about crimes or suspicious activity is encouraged to contact Redlands Police Dispatch at (909) 798-7681, report non-emergencies online at cityofredlands.org/report-a-crime, or submit tips through the city’s 311 mobile app.