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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
As 2013 draws to a close, I want to take a minute to thank you for the trust you have placed in us. I am committed to ensuring the Sheriff's Department is successful in our responsibility to protect the citizens of San Diego County.
I also want to express my appreciation to the deputies working holiday shifts. Thank you for your dedication and thank you to your families for sharing in this sacrifice.
Our December e-newsletter is packed with information about our Holiday Watch events, a jail scam, and free vacation checks. Read on and stay informed.
For now, I want to wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season. I look forward to all we are going to do together in the New Year.
Stay safe,
Bill Gore, Sheriff
San Diego County
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The Sheriff's Department Holiday Watch program is now underway to keep you and your family safe during this busy shopping and traveling season. This crime-fighting initiative consists of enforcement and education. Expect more patrols in your neighborhood, malls, Coasters, parking lots and other hot spots for criminals. Sheriff's SKYWATCH will also be deployed at parking lots to spot suspicious activity. Deputies will also conduct undercover operations to check on parolees and probationers.
Check out our Holiday Watch events in your area and get safety tips from our Crime Prevention Specialists:
Saturday, December 7 & 14
Horse Patrol
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
K-mart, Albertson's, Stater Brothers
on Main Street, Ramona
Friday, December 13
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sheriff's SkyWatch at Target
1010 North El Camino Real, Encinitas
Wednesday, December 18
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sheriff's SkyWatch and Crime Prevention Specialists
at Walmart, 13487 Camino Canada, El Cajon
Friday, December 20
2:00 p.m. to midnight
Crime Prevention Booth at
Krikorian Theaters, 25 Main Street, Vista
If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity by calling (858) 565-5200. |
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Sexually Violent Predator Hearing
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If you live in the East County, the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has recommended the placement of a Sexually Violent Predator at 42920 Desert Road Ranch, Jacumba Hot Springs. This address falls within the jurisdiction of the Pine Valley Sheriff's Substation. Mikel Wayne Marshall served time in prison for molesting young boys. A public forum regarding the proposed placement will be held before it's finalized by the court. Comments will be accepted during a hearing on:
Monday, December 23
9:00 a.m.
Department 15, San Diego Superior Court
220 West Broadway, San Diego
The proposed placement location is the sole responsibility of the DSH. The nearest schools are Jacumba Elementary and Campo Elementary.
You can email public comments at sdsafe@sdsheriff.org. To get alerts when a sex offender moves in or out of your neighborhood, register your email address at www.sandiegocountysexoffenders.com. |
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Sexually Violent Predator Hearing
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If you live in the East County, the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has recommended the placement of a Sexually Violent Predator at 1138 Custer Road, Campo. This address falls within the jurisdiction of the Campo Sheriff's Substation. Douglas Ernest Badger served time in prison for sexually assaulting male hitchhikers. A public forum regarding the proposed placement will be held before it's finalized by the court. Comments will be accepted during a hearing on:
Friday, January 3
9:00 a.m.
Department 28, San Diego Superior Court
220 West Broadway, San Diego
The proposed placement location is the sole responsibility of the DSH. The nearest schools are Campo Elementary, Mountain Meadow High School and Potrero Elementary.
You can email public comments at sdsafe@sdsheriff.org. To get alerts when a sex offender moves in or out of your neighborhood, register your email address at www.sandiegocountysexoffenders.com. |
Going away for the holidays? Make sure you sign up for FREE vacation checks.
Simply fill out a form on our website and bring it your nearest Sheriff's Station or Substation. Let us know when you're leaving and Senior Volunteer Patrol members will perform security inspections outside your home Monday through Friday. They will check to ensure your doors, windows and garage are locked. They will also hide your newspapers and packages behind your side fence or back patio. If they see anything suspicious, they will call for the assistance of a deputy who will determine if there's been a break in. Upon your return, you will receive a welcome home letter listing the dates your home was checked and observations made during the visits.
This is a free service provided by members of the Sheriff's Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP). Click on the video above to learn more about our free vacation checks or follow us on
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Every month, the Sheriff's Department works with the Fugitive Task Force (FTF) and Crime Stoppers to find and arrest people wanted for committing crimes.
Be on the lookout for Edward Hernandez Lozano. He is wanted on domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted robbery and weapons possession charges. Lozano is known to frequent the areas of Spring Valley and east San Diego.
Due to his violent history, Lozano should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. If you see Lozano, do not approach him. Call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.
Anyone with information on Lozano's whereabouts can remain anonymous. You could be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. To print a flyer, click here.
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It starts with a tearful plea to get your attention. A person on the phone claiming to be your grandchild begging for money to be wired because he or she is in jail in Canada or Mexico. The caller urges for secrecy to prevent a quick phone call to the grandchild's parents to verify the story. More calls will follow with people posing as attorneys, bail bondsmen or doctors. This is the "Grandma, I'm in Jail Scam." Be very suspicious of anyone who suddenly calls asking for cash. Limit personal information on social media sites which imposters can use during a call. For other safety tips, click on the video above or follow us on .
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Holiday Closures
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for the following holidays:
Wednesday
December 25
(Christmas Day)
Wednesday
January 1
(New Year's Day)
All detention facilities will remain open. The closures to the public of business offices will not impact deputies in the field or employees scheduled for on-call. |
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Coffee with the Community
Community outreach is a top priority of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Members of the community should feel comfortable bringing problems related to safety and security, as well as deputy-community relations to our staff. The Encinitas Sheriff's Station is holding a Coffee with the Community on
Tuesday, December 10
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Chick-fil-A
194 North El Camino Real, Encinitas
This gives the public a chance to chat with the Station's Captain, Lieutenant, Crime Prevention Specialist and Community Oriented and Problem Solving (COPPS) Deputies in a casual setting. To print a flyer, click here. |
Drive Sober or
Get Pulled Over
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.
Sheriff's Deputies are looking out for drunk drivers this holiday season. There will be checkpoints and saturation patrols within our contract cities. Our goal is to catch drunk drivers before they hurt or kill someone.
DUI Checkpoints:
Dec. 13, Vista
Dec. 14, Encinitas
Dec. 20, Lemon Grove
Dec. 20, San Marcos
Dec. 20, Santee
Dec. 21, Poway
Dec. 28 Vista
Check out the following sober ride options for Christmas and New Year.
Tipsy Tow (800) 400-4222
Be My Designated Driver
Drunk Driving, It's Just Not Worth It. To watch our public safety video, follow us on . |
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You Are Not Alone
(YANA) Program
Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members are making sure the season is merry and bright for seniors who live alone. They will be delivering holiday baskets or hot meals this month to seniors enrolled in the Sheriff's You Are Not Alone (YANA) program.
The program ensures daily telephone calls and a weekly visit from a Senior Volunteer Patrol team year-round. If no one picks up the phone during the daily calls, a welfare check is also conducted. This is a FREE service for disabled people and seniors who live by themselves within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Department. To enroll, please call
(858) 565-5200 or call a Sheriff's Station or Substation near you.
To fill out an enrollment form, click here.
To watch a video of a YANA visit, follow us
on .
To learn more on how you can become a Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) member, click here. |
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Holiday Hotcakes Breakfast
Sheriff's Deputies with the San Marcos Sheriff's Station's Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) unit will take part in a yummy pancake breakfast:
Tuesday, December 10
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Civic Center
Community Hall
3 Civic Center Drive,
San Marcos
Tickets start at $5.00
(760) 471-2490 ext. 307
For more information click here.
Proceeds from the pancake breakfast will benefit the Boys and Girls Club.
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WANTED:
Citibank Robber
The Encinitas Sheriff's Station and the FBI want your help in identifying and finding a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery in Encinitas. It happened on December 3rd at a Citibank branch in the 100 block of North El Camino Real. The man in the photo approached the teller then lifted his shirt to show a gun and demanded money. He walked out of the bank after receiving the cash. Anyone with information about this man is urged to call Crime Stoppers. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward leading to an arrest. Call (888) 580-8477. To see bigger photos of the suspect, follow us on  . |
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