CRIME & SAFETY
Man arrested, charged with false imprisonment after grabbing 8-year-old boy in Ocean Beach leaving him traumatized
The San Diego Police Department confirmed to CBS 8 that Christopher Higginbotham, 38, was arrested on Wednesday for false imprisonment and battery. San Diego Police said the victim's family was notified of Higginbotham's arrest. Original story March 27:. A father is concerned about safety in Ocean Beach after surveillance video...
Circumstances of fatal crash on SR-94 near Euclid Avenue remain murky
Osvaldo Ayala, 32, crashed his Jeep into the center divide of state Route 94 on March 18. The Medical Examiner's Office said he was 'positioned outside the driver's door window' when he was ejected
Suspects arrested in Las Vegas after guns stolen from San Diego shooting range
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A gun store robbery on Monday at Poway Weapons & Gear Range located just a few minutes outside of San Diego has led to the arrest of at least one suspect in Nevada. According to the San Diego Sheriff's office, early Monday morning, four suspects...
Bonita man dies in rip currents at beach along Bali coast
BONITA, Calif. (KGTV) - Loved ones are mourning the death of a Bonita man, after he and two others were swept out to sea at a beach in Indonesia. “It was always, having the time of his life. Having a blast,” said Patrick Flores. The smiles told the story...
Man sentenced to two years probation for scamming elder out of thousands of her life savings
A man accused of scamming a San Diego woman out of thousands of her life savings learned he will not go to prison. During his sentencing, Zhi Gao was ordered to two years of felony probation for attempted burglary.
California border officers snag $20M in drugs during first two weeks of March
According to CBP, the haul in drugs includes 131 pounds of cocaine, 11 pounds of heroin, 10,967 pounds of methamphetamine, and 213 pounds of fentanyl in 73 separate smuggling attempts from March 1 to March 17.
San Diego County Residents Face Charges in Disability Insurance Fraud
Five San Diego County residents have been charged with felony counts of insurance fraud for allegedly receiving ill-gotten benefits through dozens of fraudulently submitted insurance documents, it was announced Wednesday. According to the California Department of Insurance, 63 fraudulent claims documents were submitted for benefits for the long-term disability policy...
Brother of ex-Chula Vista councilmember sentenced on grand theft charges
Jesus Cardenas, the brother of former Chula Vista City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas, was sentenced on Wednesday to 45 days in work furlough, 135 days in home detention and two years formal probation for committing two felony counts of grand theft, prosecutors said.
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