SAN DIEGO–A U.S. Border Patrol Agent was sentenced in federal court to 70 months in prison for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine and cocaine while on duty in exchange for cash. Agent Noe Lopez, 37, of Chula Vista, pleaded guilty in June of 2017 to attempted distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine. In November 2016, Lopez agreed […]
Archives for April 2018
Man Robs Gas Station, Leads Authorities On Vehicle Pursuit
VISTA–A man who allegedly robbed gas station in Vista early Saturday morning led authorities on a vehicle pursuit through north and Riverside counties, according to Sheriff’s department. At about 5:25 a.m., Augustine Robinson allegedly walked into the Shell Gas Station located at 400 Sycamore Avenue in Vista. He told the clerk to put an undisclosed […]
Oceanside Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Seriously Injured
OCEANSIDE–One man is dead and two other males sustained serious gunshot wounds during multiple shootings in an Oceanside neighborhood, authorities said Saturday. At about 8 p.m., Oceanside police officers responded to the 3100 block of Jacqueline Lane to investigate numerous 911 calls regarding gunshots being fired in the neighborhood. Upon their arrival, officers were contacted […]
Man Robs Macy’s Department Store In Carlsbad
CARLSBAD–Authorities arrested a Ramona man accused of robbing a Macy’s store in a Carlsbad mall, Carlsbad police department said Saturday. Investigators said Raymond Lee Serrano, 22, entered the Macy’s department store, located at 2559 El Camino Real at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, and allegedly stole two pairs of pants and several purses. Serrano then exited […]
San Diego Seeks Proposals Sought To Operate Presidio Hills Golf Course
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego announced it will reissue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to renovate and operate Presidio Hills Golf Course in Old Town. The historic course has provided San Diegans young and old the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of golf for more than 75 years. The City’s goal is […]
Authorities Search For Man Who Attempted Abduction Of Juvenile Girl
JAMUL–Authorities are searching for a man who attempted to abduct an 11-year-old girl while she was walking on a nearby dirt trail near the Jamul Primary School in Jamul. On April 24, deputies responded to the 3:49 p.m. reports of an attempted child abduction near the school, located at 14567 Lyons Valley Road. The girl […]
Inmate Found Dead In His Cell
SAN DIEGO–Deputies doing a security check at the San Diego Central Jail found an inmate unresponsive in his cell last week. Despite lifesaving efforts performed by deputies and medical staff, the man died. There was no initial evidence of foul play or a suicide at the scene. Sheriff’s homicide detectives will investigate the death, according […]
Three More Wound Botulism Cases Reported In San Diego County
SAN DIEGO–Three more cases of wound botulism in people who injected black tar heroin have been reported in San Diego county, bringing the total to six in the past month, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reports. Five of the cases are men and have been confirmed with botulism by the California […]
Donated Cat, Dog Food Given To Rescue Groups
ENCINITAS–Nearly 38,000 pounds of donated dog and cat food was delivered to Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas on Wednesday. The food was donated through Rescue Bank, operated by Greater Good.org, a non-profit organization that supports animal rescue and rehabilitation groups by providing services and supplies. The pet food will be distributed to animal rescue […]
First 5 San Diego Unveils Newly Redesigned Website
SAN DIEGO–First 5 San Diego, the region’s primary organization for improving the lives of children through five years of age, has unveiled their newly redesigned website. Launching during of The Week of The Young Child, an annual observance celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers and families, this new website is designed to increase access […]