By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–A man was arrested by the Sheriff’s Department Fugitive Task Force Thursday on suspicion of murder in the east county, authorities said. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Kenneth McNally, is accused of killing 59-year-old Samuel Holthaus. The motivation and circumstances of the incident are still under investigation, Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant…
By Gina Yarbrough San Marcos, CA–A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested Tuesday in connection with manufacturing un-serialized ghost gun parts in San Marcos, authorities said. Sheriff’s Department detectives located the teen’s home and obtained access to the room belonging to the juvenile. While searching the home, detectives found a gun part fabrication process, several gun parts,…
The narcotics were field tested as methamphetamine with a total weight of 126.06 pounds and heroin with a weight of 7.84 pounds. Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Calexico, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico West port of entry found 223 packages of heroin and methamphetamine concealed in…
By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–A man accused of a violent carjacking in San Diego was arrested following a brief vehicle pursuit in East County, authorities said. On September 11, around 12:44 a.m. officers began receiving ALPR notices that a vehicle taken during a carjacking in San Diego was now in El Cajon. Officers located…
From left, Jose Cruz, CEO, of San Diego Council on Literacy, Nancy L. Sasaki, president and CEO, of United Way of San Diego County, and San Diego Councilmember Raul Campillo who presented them with the proclamation. Photo courtesy of United Way of San Diego County. By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–During Tuesday’s City of San…
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and TSA Administrator David Pekoske. Photo: FEMA By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–Ahead of what is projected to be another busy holiday travel period, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and TSA Administrator David Pekoske joined together and distributed a new public service announcement (PSA), asking travelers to…
Deer mouse By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A deer mouse collected near Mount Laguna on August 24 during routine monitoring by county officials has tested positive for hantavirus. This is the seventh routine detection of hantavirus in the region this year, County officials said. It is common to find hantavirus in wild rodents in San…
By SDCN Editor San Ysidro, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom is cracking down on illegal drugs — including fentanyl — being smuggled into California. Newsom will increase the number of California National Guard service members deployed to interdict drugs at four U.S. ports of entry along the border by approximately 50%. Building on the state’s $1 billion…
By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA–The City of El Cajon is recognizing its veterans for their significant contribution of talents to strengthen and support the community. The City of El Cajon’s “Veteran of the Year Award” recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of veterans to the city and the greater San Diego area. Each year, the…
Bicycle lane. Photo by Gina Yarbrough By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–In celebration of Pedestrian Safety Month in California, the Escondido Police Department is urging drivers to keep pedestrians safe from crashes and injuries. Based on data projections from Governor Gavin Newsom’s Highway Safety Association, 7,508 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the U.S. in…