Deputy McCormick from Fallbrook substation honored

Deputy Evan McCormick of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s substation was one of a dozen deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department to be honored for his work in recovering stolen vehicles in San Diego County last year.

The 12 deputies collectively arrested 71 people and recovered 188 stolen cars worth more than $1.5 million in 2016. McCormick had nine stolen vehicle recoveries – three of which resulted in arrests.

"Nine might not sound like a lot, but it is a lot for a smaller community like Fallbrook,” said Sgt. Patrick Yates. "That he's out there doing the hunting is a good thing for us...