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Articles from the January 18, 2013 edition


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  • Former Vista Murrieta band instructor pleads not guilty in case involving 15-year-old female student

    Updated Jan 18, 2013

    MURRIETA (Wire Service) - A former Vista Murrieta High School band instructor accused of making sexual overtures to a 15-year-old student and showing her pornography pleaded not guilty today to three counts of annoying a minor. Garrett Bayly Karlin, 24, could face jail time and fines if convicted of the misdemeanor charges, which authorities say stem from his contact with a member of the high school band. Karlin remains free on $3,500 bail. A trial-setting conference is scheduled in the case for March 25. According to...

  • Animal Services won't file criminal charges against owner of dogs in woman's death

    Updated Jan 18, 2013

    An authority with the San Diego County Dept. of Animal Services has said his agency will not file any criminal charges against the owners of a group of dogs involved in Fallbrook woman’s death on Nov. 11, 2012. Lt. Harold Holmes said Jan. 11 that as a result of the investigation into the incident that claimed the life of 30-year-old Remedios Romero-Solares, “It appears that this was a very tragic accident and as such no criminal charges are being filed by the department.” However, Holmes said five of the eight dogs at the s...

  • Four arrested relating to armed robbery near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road in Bonsall

    Updated Jan 18, 2013

    The Sheriff's Dept. has reported that four individuals have been taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery that occurred yesterday, January 17, at about 5 p.m. in the vicinity of Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road in Bonsall. Lt. Todd Richardson, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff's substation, explained what took place. "The victim reported that he was robbed at gunpoint of a large amount of cash by a couple of acquaintances, who he knew only by their first names," said Richardson. "Initially there were very few lea...

  • Vehicle in Temecula catches on fire; fire crews contain and extinguish blaze

    Updated Jan 18, 2013

    A vehicle caught on fire early this afternoon but was quickly contained by fire response crews, a witness reported. At approximately 2:15 p.m. today (Jan. 18), a vehicle parked on Royal Crest Drive off of Crown Hills Drive in the Crown Hills housing development in Temecula caught on fire. Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire crews responded to the scene. According to the witness, Engine 84 was the first to arrive. No other details have been released. The cause remains under...

  • Sara Kruzan conviction reduced; release possible in months

    Updated Jan 18, 2013

    RIVERSIDE - A convicted murderer whose quest for freedom has gained widespread attention could be out of prison in months in the wake of an agreement disclosed today between prosecutors and the woman's defense team. Sara Kruzan, 35, was convicted in 1995 of slaying her one-time pimp, G.G. Howard, at a Riverside motel. She was 16-years-old at the time. Her efforts to have her conviction reduced and regain her freedom have become a cause celebre, with petition drives and demonstrations organized in her name, supporters - includ...

  • Man sought in connection with trying to lure 9-year-old Fallbrook girl into car

    Updated Jan 18, 2013

    Sheriff's Dept. authorities said they are seeking a male suspect in connection with an incident that took place yesterday afternoon, Thurs., January 17, near La Paloma Elementary School in Fallbrook. Sheriff's Lt. Todd Richardson, described the incident that took place at about 4 p.m. in the 300 block of Heald Lane. "Fallbrook deputies responded to the La Paloma Elementary School to investigate a report of a nine-year-old female student being asked to get into a stranger's car," said Richardson. "Deputies arrived on scene...

  • Janae Peterson of Temescal Canyon High School nominated to play in 2013 McDonald's All American Games

    Updated Jan 18, 2013

    LAKE ELSINORE - Janae Peterson of Temescal Canyon High School in Lake Elsinore is one of 31 Southern California high school seniors (among 814 players all together) nominated to play in the 2013 McDonald's All American Games, it was announced today. The 13 male and 18 female all-stars hail from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties and were selected by high school coaches, principals and members of the McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee to compete for a coveted spot in this year's...

  • Janae Peterson of Temescal Canyon High nominated to play in 2013 McDonald's All American Games

    Updated Jan 18, 2013

    Janae Peterson, Temescal Canyon High School, Lake ElsinoreEds: Elicet Vega of Porter Novelli for McDonald's can be reached at (323) 762-2500 or elicet.vegaporternovelli.com . LAKE ELSINORE - Janae Peterson of Temescal Canyon High School in Lake Elsinore is one of 31 Southern California high school seniors that has been nominated to play in the 2013 McDonald's All American Games, it was announced today. The 13 male and 18 female all-stars hail from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties and were...

  • 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of robbing victim at knifepoint

    Updated Jan 18, 2013

    SAN JACINTO (Wire Service) - An 18-year-old man suspected of pulling a knife and robbing a victim in San Jacinto was behind bars today. Cedric James Saunders of Banning approached three people around 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in the 800 block of Minor Street and asked one of them if he could borrow a cell phone, said Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. S. Agcaoili. Once he got the phone, Saunders pulled a knife and demanded the other two victims' property, Agcaoili said. "Fearing for their safety, one of the other victims... Full story