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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
The Sheriff's Department continues to grow by leaps and bounds.
This month, we officially open our newest state-of-the-art facility: the Lakeside Sheriff's Substation. In this month's newsletter, learn how you can join us in the celebration on May 26. I hope to meet you at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
As summer fast approaches, it's important to remind everyone to put on their seat belts when they hit the road. Our deputies will be looking out for people who aren't buckling up. Learn more about the Click It Or Ticket campaign. Those few extra seconds it takes to buckle up could save your life.
Keeping San Diego County safe is a team effort. On behalf of all of our deputies and staff, thank you for your continued support.
Bill Gore, Sheriff
San Diego County
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| Lakeside Sheriff's Substation Ribbon Cutting
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| Join Sheriff Bill Gore and other community leaders as we celebrate the opening of the new Lakeside Sheriff's Substation.
You're invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on: Tuesday, May 26
10:00 a.m.
12365 Parkside Street Free parking and shuttle service to and from the Lakeside Sheriff's Substation will be available at: 12419 Woodside Avenue
(site of the former Vons Supermarket) To download a flyer and map, click here. Enjoy a free guided tour of the Lakeside Sheriff's Substation. Free cake and refreshments will be served. Remodeling on the existing building started in early November 2014. The new substation will cover Lakeside and unincorporated areas of El Cajon serving more than 70, 000 people.
The facility has one-story of operational and office space with 48 sworn and four professional staff. The substation will be under the Santee Sheriff's Station command.
We hope to see you in Lakeside on May 26!
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Recruitment for sworn positions opens during the first business day of each month. If you have questions about the hiring process, you can chat with a Sheriff's recruiter on:
Monday, June 1
10:00 a.m. to noon
 @SDSheriff
Just type your questions on our Twitter page and a recruiter is available to explain the application process to you.
or email
recruit@sdsheriff.org.
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| Every month, the Sheriff's Department works with the San Diego Regional Fugitive Task Force (FTF) and Crime Stoppers to find and arrest people wanted for committing crimes.
Be on the lookout for 44-year-old Alfonso Humberto Reyes. He is wanted for felony assault on a peace officer. He has a long criminal history, which includes parole violations, possession of controlled substances for sale and possession of a stolen car.
Alfonso Humberto Reyes is believed to be a transient living in Spring Valley, Lemon Grove or other areas of the East County.
Anyone with information on Alfonso Humberto Reyes' whereabouts is urged to call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477 . You could be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
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| Wearing a seat belt isn't just the law: it could mean the difference between life and death. This month, the Sheriff's Department is cracking down on people who don't wear their seat belts. The Click It or Ticket campaign will run from May 18 to May 31. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly half of the 21,132 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2013 were not wearing seat belts. Be aware that deputies are ALWAYS looking for drivers who aren't following California's seat belt laws. "It's the first thing everyone should do when they get inside a car," said Sheriff Bill Gore. "Buckling up is not only the law, but it can save your life in the event of a crash." Anyone caught not wearing their seat belt may be cited. A first offense will cost you a minimum of $161 plus court fees. Remember to always wear your seat belt ... CLICK IT OR TICKET!!! |
| New Sheriff's ASTREA Helicopter
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| Recently, Sheriff Bill Gore, Supervisors Bill Horn and Dianne Jacob and Sheriff's ASTREA (Aerial Support to Regional Enforcement Agencies) unveiled a new patrol helicopter. Click on the video above to learn more about the Bell 407GX. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on VIMEO. The $4.8 million aircraft will be used for patrol, search and rescue operations, as well as firefighting missions. A helicopter bucket (known as a "Bambi Bucket") can be attached to help with water drops in case of a wildfire. Among the new features is a glass cockpit. It gives critical flight information at a glance for greater awareness and safety. The crew is made up of a Pilot and a Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) and both are Sheriff's Deputies. The crew communicates with ground personnel, operates the search light, public announcement or PA system, infrared camera, map system, etc. The Bell 407GX can carry five passengers. The Sheriff's Department is also in the process of purchasing another Bell 205 firefighting helicopter. It will increase the agency's firefighting helicopters to three and we expect delivery in Fall 2015. By the end of 2015, the Sheriff's fleet will have nine helicopters. Six are dedicated to 24/7 law enforcement operations. Three for daytime firefighting and search and rescue operations. For more information on Sheriff's ASTREA, click here. |
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|  Stay Safe San Diego. |
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Attempted Murder -
Spring Valley
 The Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station wants your help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for attempted murder in Spring Valley.
On April 15, 2015, deputies responded to a shooting call just before 6:00 p.m. in the 8700 block of Ildica Street.
When deputies arrived, they found a man who had been shot. Paramedics rushed the victim to a local hospital.
The suspect was last seen driving northbound on Sweetwater Road from Ildica Street.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic man between 19 and 25 years old. He is tall with a thin build and short black hair. He has a light mustache, goatee and possibly unshaven along the jaw bone.
If you have any information on the suspect or his whereabouts, call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest. |
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Arson Investigation - Santee
Investigators with the Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Unit want your help in locating several "persons of interest" connected to a fire that was deliberately set in Santee.
The arson happened around 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2014 in the 10320 block of Prospect Avenue.
During the investigation, the following "persons of interests" were identified:
Leslie Love, Sr., 53
(photo above)
Katrina Love, 41
Leslie Love Jr., 23
To see photos of the other "persons of interest," click
here.
Detectives have not been able to locate these "persons of interest. If you have any information, call
the Sheriff's non-emergency line at
You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
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Where Is Kimberly Jo Evans?
The Sheriff's Homicide Detail wants your help in locating a missing person at-risk who hasn't been seen in more than two years. Kimberly Jo Evans was last seen by her mother on April 30, 2013 at their home in Encinitas. She left on foot with a packed suitcase. Kimberly's mother reported her missing when she did not return home.
Kimberly is 43 years-old, stands 5'6" tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has brown eyes and reddish brown hair. Kimberly was last seen wearing a green plaid blouse and green shorts.
If you have any information on the suspicious disappearance of Kimberly Jo Evans, call the Sheriff's Homicide Detail at (858) 974-2321.
You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest. Call
Crime Stoppers at
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Honoring Our Fallen Deputies
On May 1st, Sheriff Bill Gore and the Sheriff's Department honored the memories of the nine deputies who were killed in the line of duty. Click on the above video to watch the moving ceremony. You can also watch the video by following us on VIMEO. To learn more about our deputies who made the ultimate sacrifice, click here. |
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Holiday Closures
 San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for the following federal holiday:
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day
All detention facilities will remain open. The closure to the public of business offices will not impact deputies in the field or employees scheduled or on-call.
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