El Cajon police seek victims of molestation at local motel

El Cajon police seek victims of molestation at local motel

Michael Inman and Lawrence Cantrell were arrested by police on suspicion of molestation of female minors. By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–The El Cajon Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying victims related to the sexual molestation of underage females that occurred at a Motel 6 in El Cajon, authorities said On March…

USA Blind Soccer team plays international friendlies in Chula Vista

USA Blind Soccer team plays international friendlies in Chula Vista

Chula Vista’s David Brown to compete in USA Blind Soccer’s International Friendlies in Chula Vista on Sunday. Photo provided by USA Blind Soccer By SDCN Editor Chula Vista, CA–History will be made this weekend in Chula Vista as the USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team made its debut on the pitch with two international friendlies…

Pedestrian fatally struck in vehicle collision

Pedestrian fatally struck in vehicle collision

By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–A male pedestrian crossing an intersection on Friday evening was fatally struck by a vehicle in North County, authorities said. The incident took place just after 8 p.m., near the intersection of Taylor Street and Cresthaven Drive in Vista.  Sheriff’s deputies along with Vista Fire Department personnel responded to the traffic…

San Diego creates ‘Affordable Housing Permit Now’ program

San Diego creates ‘Affordable Housing Permit Now’ program

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–In response to an executive order signed in January by Mayor Todd Gloria, the Development Services Department announced this week that it has created the Affordable Housing Permit Now program for 100% affordable housing projects and emergency shelters.  The program provides enhanced customer service and expedites reviews, dictating that they…

Doctor who sexually assaulted patients sentenced to prison

Doctor who sexually assaulted patients sentenced to prison

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A doctor who sexually assaulted four patients while they were under anesthesia, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said.   Leng Ky, 43 pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually assaulting an unconscious victim and one count of sexual battery by…

Romanian couple charged with laundering money from thefts, fraud

Romanian couple charged with laundering money from thefts, fraud

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A Romanian husband and wife, and suspected leaders of a Romania-based transnational organized crime group, were charged in federal court with laundering $1.4 million in proceeds from dozens of small thefts, robberies, and swindles targeting mostly elderly victims in San Diego County. Eduard Ghiocel, 47, and Floarea Ghiocel, 48, along…

Bicyclist fatally struck by driver suspected of DUI

Bicyclist fatally struck by driver suspected of DUI

A male bicyclist was fatally struck by a suspected DUI motorist on Tuesday in southbound Douglas Drive in Oceanside. Photo by Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A male bicyclist was struck and killed Tuesday by a motorist suspected of DUI, the Oceanside Police Department tweeted. The incident occurred just before 5…