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  • Aircraft employee sentenced for fraud causing risk to military personnel

    Updated Jun 28, 2010

    SAN DIEGO - A Vista aircraft employee who sold the military defective bolts considered essential for the safe operation of Sikorsky CH-53E helicopters was sentenced today to 24 months in federal custody. Joel H. Potter, 57, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to fraud involving aircraft parts and admitted that his crime resulted in a risk of death or serious injury to military personnel, including troops in war zones. According to court records, Potter was employed by Mackenzie Aircraft Parts Inc. from 2004 to 2008 and... Full story

  • Man accused of killing Marine and young woman to appear in court

    Updated Jun 3, 2010

    VISTA - A young man accused of driving drunk and causing a chain- reaction crash that killed a Marine and a young woman is expected in a Vista courtroom today to resume a preliminary hearing that began two months ago. Oscar Tinoco, 18, is charged with two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit-and-run and driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, Deputy District Attorney Jodi Breton said. Two months ago, a judge ruled that, before he could decide whether to order a trial for the defendant,...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated May 27, 2010

    5-17-2010 Ammunition Road Arrest: Possession of Marijuana W. Clemmens Lane Vehicle Burglary & Vandalism W. Lilac Road, Bonsall Commercial Burglary S. Stage Coach Lane Vehicle Burglary Olive Hill Road Grand Theft Interstate 15 @ Pala Road Missing Adult N. Mission Road Arrest: Minor in Possession of Alcohol Green Canyon Road Grand Theft Alturus Road Arrest: False Affidavit as Perjury S. Mission Road Arrest: Use/Under Influence Controlled Substance E. Elder Street Arrest: Mental Disorder / 72 Hr. Hold 5-18-2010 S. Mission Road... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated May 20, 2010

    5-11-2010 Wilt Road Annoying Phone Call/Obscene threat S. Mission Road Commercial Burglary W. Clemmens Lane Residential Burglary Old Stage Road Theft by use of access card 5-12-2010 S. Mission Road Arrest: Mfr/Sell/Poss. dangerous weapons Old Stage Road Vandalism Reche Road Trespassing 5-13-2010 Pala Road Vehicle Burglary W. Lilac Road Grand Theft S. Main St. Petty Theft S. Stage Coach Lane Arrest: Minor Poss. Marijuana E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Transfer controlled substance 5-14-2010 Via Alegre Vehicle Theft Ammunition Road...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated May 13, 2010

    May 1 S. Main Ave. Comm’l burglary Huffstatler St. Death Alturas Rd. Vehicle vandalism Alturas Rd. Vehicle vandalism May 2 Via De La Roca Gang/terrorist threat Ammunition Rd. Residential burglary May 3 Iowa at Kalmia St. Under influence/poss. of narcotics E. Mission at Minnesota St. Under influence drugs/alcohol E. Clemmens Ln. at Old Stage Rd. Failure to obey juvenile court order Mission Road, Bonsall Drunk in public May 4 N. Mission Rd. Found narcotics S. Mission Rd. Drunk in public E. Alvarado St. Arrest warrant S. M...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated May 6, 2010

    April 29 Winterwarm Dr. Grand Theft S. Vine St. Vandalism April 30 Ammunition Road Missing juvenile/runaway Mount Ararat Way Residential Burglary May 1 Via Alta Vista, Bonsall Missing juvenile/runaway E. Mission Road Vehicular Burglary Sunny Hill Court Annoying Phone Call Flowerwood Lane Residential Burglary Flowerwood Lane Petty Theft from Vehicle Flowerwood Lane Vehicular Burglary Lake Shore Ct. Vandalism Alturas Rd. Vandalism, Vehicular S. Wisconsin Ave. Arrest: Assault w/Deadly Weapon N. Stage Coach Lane Recovery of... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Apr 29, 2010

    April 18 N. Main Ave. @ E. View St. Obstructing/Resisting Peace Officer/EMT April 19 Old Stage Rd. Residential Burglary N. Orange Rd. Residential Burglary N. Main Ave. Arrest: Trans/selling Narcotics/Controlled Substance W. Fallbrook St. Arrest: Carrying Concealed Dirk or Dagger Chapulin Ln. Fraud S. Mission Rd. Elder Abuse/Neglect S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Drunk in Public April 20 Pala Rd. Arrest: Possession Narcotic/Controlled Substance Havencrest Dr. Arrest: Drunk in Public W. Clemmens Rd. Grand Theft Villas Dr. Elder...

  • Sentencing hearing moved up for Gardner

    Updated Apr 27, 2010

    SAN DIEGO - The sentencing hearing for the admitted killer of teenagers Chelsea King and Amber Dubois was moved up two weeks to May 14, a spokesman for the District Attorney's Office announced today. John Albert Gardner III, 31, was supposed to be sentenced June 1. His plea agreement calls for a sentence of two consecutive life terms in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 33 years to life for assaulting a woman last Dec. 27. Paul Levikow of the District Attorney's Office said both sides agreed to... Full story

  • Military appeals court overturns murder conviction for Camp Pendleton Marine

    Updated Apr 23, 2010

    CAMP PENDLETON - A military appeals court today overturned the murder conviction of a Camp Pendleton Marine in the 2006 killing of an Iraqi man near Hamdania. Lawrence Hutchins, 26, will remain in prison until the Marine Corps decides whether to appeal, the Los Angeles Times reported. The Washington, D.C.- based Navy-Marine Court of Criminal Appeals found that the then-sergeant was denied a fair trial because one of his lead attorneys was allowed to get off the case just before the court-martial, according to published...

  • Man convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing wife's boyfriend to be sentenced

    Updated Apr 23, 2010

    VISTA - A man convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing his estranged wife's boyfriend in Fallbrook was scheduled to be sentenced today in Vista. Hector Martin Perez, 28, faces 16 years to life in prison. A jury deliberated for about two hours before convicting Perez in the April 25, 2008, death of 26-year-old Erik Ivan Aguilar. Deputy District Attorney Katherine Flaherty said that on the night of April 25, 2008, Perez was talking with his estranged wife and Aguilar in front of her apartment at 818 E. Alvarado St. when... Full story

  • Preliminary hearing scheduled today for man involved in crash killing Marine and young woman

    Updated Apr 22, 2010

    VISTA - A preliminary hearing is scheduled today for a young man who was allegedly drunk Oct. 10 when he was involved in a chain-reaction crash that killed a Marine and a young woman on Interstate 15 north of Escondido. Oscar Tinoco, 18, faces two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit-and-run and driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, Deputy District Attorney Jodi Breton said. According to the California Highway Patrol, the chain of events began about 4 a.m. that Saturday when a sedan... Full story

  • San Diego judge lifts gag order in case of convicted sex offender John Gardner

    Updated Apr 22, 2010

    SAN DIEGO - A San Diego judge today lifted a gag order in the case of a convicted sex offender who admitted raping and killing 17-year-old Chelsea King and 14-year-old Amber Dubois. John Albert Gardner III, 31, pleaded guilty Friday to the rapes and murders of Chelsea, a Poway High senior, and Amber, an Escondido High School freshman. In addition to lifting the gag order that had been in place, San Diego Superior Court Judge David Danielsen rejected a request by Chelsea's parents for a new order blocking the media from making...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Apr 22, 2010

    April 11 Camino Del Rey Vandalism Diegos Ct. Petty Theft Brooke Rd. @ Camino De Nog Arrest: Possession Hypodermic Needle Via Arroyo Residential Burglary W. Kalmia St. Threatening w/Intent to Terrorize S. Vine St. Arrest: Possession Marijuana Severino Ln. Grand Theft April 12 Gi Gi Ct. Robbery Felicidad Dr. Residential Burglary Farrano Rd. Grand Theft Old Stage Rd. Residential Burglary Rainbow Valley Blvd. Arrest: Threatening w/a weapon Arroyo Vista Fraud W. Clemmens Petty Theft Green Hills Theft Palomar Dr. Arrest: Burglary...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Apr 15, 2010

    April 5 E. Alvarado St. Elder Physical Abuse/Neglect Olive Hill Grand Theft W. Fallbrook St. Arrest: Unsafe Speeding Alturas Rd. Petty Theft S. Mission Rd. Robbery Camino Cristal Grand Theft S. Old Hwy 395 Commercial Burglary E. Mission Rd. Robbery Convertible Ln. Arrest: Unlawful Display of Reg: Intent Non-Compliance April 6 Bamboo Ln. Arrest: Possession Controlled Substance E. Kalmia St. Arrest: Vehicular Burglary E. Dougherty St. Petty Theft E. Mission Vehicular Burglary Severion Ln. Grand Theft Alturas Rd. Taking Vehicle... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Apr 8, 2010

    March 29 Canyon Vista Dr. Arrest: False report of emergency Avohill Dr. Arrest: Vandalism Ash St. @ Main Ave. Arrest: Possession of Controlled Substance March 30 Alturas Rd. Stolen Vehicle E. Mission @ N. Main Ave. Arrest: Possession of Marijuana Harris Trail Stolen Vehicle March 31 Reche Rd. Arrest: Possession of Marijuana for sale S. Pico Ave. Vandalism Ammunition Grand Theft Winterwarm Dr. Disorderly Conduct E. Alvarado Fraud April 1 E. Mission Ave. Arrest: Drunk in Public S. Mission Ave. Arrest: Carrying Concealed Dirk...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Apr 1, 2010

    March 23 Malaga Wy. Vehicular Burglary S. Mission Arrest: possession of Stolen Property Lyndy Ln. Arrest: Possession Controlled Substance March 24 Dulin Rd. Petty Theft Alturas Rd. Stolen Vehicle Overbrook Ln. Fraud Avenida de Nog Fraud Avocado Vista Ln. Petty Theft I-15 NB Arrest: Use/Under Influence of Controlled Substance S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Reckless driving W. College St. Residential Burglary Alturas Rd. Residential Burglary W. Aviation Arrest: Obstructing/resisting Peace officer Sleeping Indian Rd. Residential... Full story

  • Military judge refuses to dismiss case against Marine charged in killings of 24 Iraqi civilians

    Updated Mar 27, 2010

    CAMP PENDLETON - A military judge at Camp Pendleton refused today to dismiss the case against a Marine charged in the killings of 24 Iraqi civilians in 2005, despite a key ruling favoring the defense earlier in the week. A Sept. 13 trial date was set for Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, who faces manslaughter, aggravated assault, dereliction of duty, reckless endangerment and obstruction of justice charges stemming from the Nov. 19, 2005, civilian deaths in Haditha. The Iraqis were shot to death after a Marine was killed in a... Full story

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    March 16 Beavercreek Ln. Fraud Caminito de los Cepillos Fraud S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: Minor possessing marijuana on grounds during school activity March 17 Alturas Rd. Arrest: Drunk in Public March 18 W. Clemmens Ln. Arrest: Under influence of Controlled Substance March 19 Reche Rd. Harassing/Annoying phone calls Ammunition Rd. Vehicular Burglary W. Clemmens Vehicular Burglary S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Under influence of narcotics/ controlled substance March 20 Pala Rd. Arrest: Use/Under influence of Controlled Substance...

  • Trial date set for Riverside couple accused of filing $325,000 in bogus tax refunds

    Updated Mar 17, 2010

    RIVERSIDE - An Aug. 10 trial date is set for a Riverside husband and wife accused of scamming the Internal Revenue Service out of $325,000 in bogus tax refunds, the IRS announced today. Abelardo and Dora Argote are accused of assuming the identities of other people to claim tax refunds. The IRS alleges the Argotes falsified W-2 forms, and also instructed tax preparers to fill out fake forms on their behalf, for five years starting in 2002. If convicted, each faces a maximum of 100 years in federal prison and fines totaling $1... Full story

  • Trial for Marine accused of abuse on infant son delayed

    Updated Mar 15, 2010

    SAN DIEGO - Trial was delayed until July 27 for a Camp Pendleton Marine accused of shaking and dropping his infant son, causing blindness in one eye. James Lewis Charles, 31, is charged with felony child abuse and allegations he caused great bodily injury. If convicted, he faces up to 22 years in prison. Judge David Danielsen agreed today to put off the trial because a key defense witness was unavailable. Charles was arrested in December 2008 after he took his son to a hospital. During an earlier hearing, sheriff's Detective...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    Feb. 24 Little Ross Rd. Residential Burglary Snow Creek Harassing/Annoying Phone Calls Alturas Rd. Vehicular Burglary Feb. 25 Mission Rd. Stolen Vehicle W. Aviation Rd. Arrest: Possession of Marijuana Main Ave. Arrest: Possession of Marijuana Feb. 26 E. Fallbrook St. Petty Theft S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: Possession of Controlled Substance S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: Use/Under Influence of Drugs W. Clemmens Arrest: Drunk in Public Feb. 27 E. Alvarado Rd. Stalking S. Main Ave. Arrest: Stolen Vehicle W. Clemmens Vehicular...

  • 25-year-old man behind bars for the slaying of his mother in Valley Center

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    VALLEY CENTER - A 25-year-old man wanted for questioning in the slaying of his mother in her upscale Valley Center home was behind bars today in Arizona, where he was arrested on unrelated charges, authorities said. David Leroy Lucero refused to give his name when he was arrested in Pima County late Tuesday night for allegedly trespassing on the Tohono O'odham Reservation, according to NBC 7/39. The Pima County Sheriff's Department later identified him from a bulletin issued by investigators here. San Diego County sheriff's...

  • Warner Springs woman gets 10 years for poisoning 2-year-old

    Updated Mar 9, 2010

    A Warner Springs woman who poisoned her 2-year-old son by mixing household cleaners with his apple juice to try to get her fiance's attention was sentenced today to 10 years and four months in state prison. Christina Noel Howell, 23, pleaded guilty to one count each of felony child abuse and poisoning. The defendant initially told authorities that she saw her 22-month-old son Christian drink a full bottle of Tilex on May 25, 2008. The toddler was treated and released from Rady Children's Hospital. Three days later, Howell... Full story

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Mar 4, 2010

    Feb. 22 Ammunition Rd. Fraud Via Vista Fraud Feb. 23 San Jacinto Cir. W Residential Burglary Alturas Rd. Petty Theft S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Commercial Burglary Rainbow Heights Rd. Grand Theft W. Lilac Rd. Stolen Vehicle Gateview Dr. Harassing/annoying Phone Call Vista de Lomas Arrest: Spousal Abuse...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Feb 25, 2010

    2/15 Avocado Vista Lane Missing Adult E. Dougherty St. @ N. Vine St. Arrest: Use/Under Influence of Controlled Substance Rainbow Crest Road Willfully discharging firearm in grossly negligent manner S. Mission Road Arrest: Possession of Marijuana W. Aviation Road @ S. Mission Road Arrest: Drunk in Public Ceramic Lane Arrest: Drunk in Public W. Clemmens Lane Domestic Violence Via Ararat Dr. Commercial Burglary Redondo Dr. Commercial Burglary Del Cielo Este Arrest: Possession of Narcotics/Controlled Substance 2/16 E. Mission... Full story

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