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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
I begin this month's newsletter with a heavy heart. We grieve with the men and women of the San Diego Police Department who recently suffered the loss of one officer and traumatic injury to another.
On behalf of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Officer Jonathan DeGuzman. We also want to wish Officer Wade Irwin a full recovery.
We stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the San Diego Police Department and all who work in law enforcement. While we struggle to make sense of these acts, we also must reaffirm our commitment to each other, our families and communities.
Stay safe,
Bill Gore, Sheriff
San Diego County
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| Sheriff Bill Gore recently joined San Diego County's law enforcement leaders, mayors, clergy and other community leaders for a Unity Gathering For Peace in Balboa Park.
The plea comes in the wake of recent deadly attacks against law enforcement across the U.S. On July 28th, a San Diego Police Officer was killed and his partner was wounded during a stop near Downtown San Diego.
The Sheriff's Department prides itself on fostering positive relationships with the community. We thank each and every one of you for your support. We will always strive to make San Diego the safest urban county in the nation.
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It has taken social media worldwide by storm. People busting out their best dance moves for the "Running Man Challenge."
San Diego Police Department challenged the Sheriff's Department to join in the fun. Challenge accepted SDPD. Click on the video above to watch Sheriff's employees bring it and showcase their dancing chops.
You can also watch and share the video by following us on  ,  and VIMEO.
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Click on the above video to learn more about
NNO events across San Diego County on Tuesday, August 5th. You can watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
Night Out Against Crime is a celebration of community relationships. Meet deputies who patrol your neighborhoods, learn about the many services the Sheriff's Department provides and get crime prevention/safety tips.
Click on a community near you for more information or to download a flyer.
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Are you a victim of a theft or burglary? Your stolen property might be waiting for you at the North Coastal Sheriff's Station. Deputies are working to return stolen surf boards, body boards, golf clubs, golf bags and musical instruments stolen across San Diego County.
You can view the stolen items at www.sdsheriff.net/return. To claim the item or items, bring a stolen property or theft report. You can also show a photo, proof of insurance, receipt or information such as a serial number to prove the items belong to you.
The thefts are still under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. You could be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest. |
Surveillance video captured two burglars at an animal clinic in Encinitas. Someone out there knows who they are.
You could be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to a felony arrest.
The burglary happened on Thursday, March 21st just after 5:00 a.m. at the Pacific Coast Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery in the 500 block of Saxony Place in Encinitas.
Two men were seen on surveillance cameras breaking the glass door of the business and stealing two Apple computers. The alarm sounded during the burglary causing one of the suspects to drop a machine used for analyzing blood.
Loss and damage to the business is estimated at more than $34,000.
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Do you recognize this man? He is wanted in connection with a burglary and check fraud case in Encinitas.
On May 4th, the suspect cashed a check from Bank of America located at 1340 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas.
The bank contacted an Encinitas couple about the withdrawal. It was discovered the check was originally written and mailed to their landlord for rent.
The check cashed at the bank was made out to Jose Antonio Quintero, who was not the landlord. The signature line of the check also appeared to be forged.
If you recognize this man, you could be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward leading to a felony arrest. You can remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
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Take a good look at the man in the surveillance video above. He is wanted in connection with a home burglary and identity theft case in Del Mar.
The home burglary happened sometime between June 13th and June 16th while the a duplex in the 1900 block of Coast Boulevard in Del Mar was being fumigated. More than $20,000 worth of electronics, jewelry, purses and credit cards were stolen. The credit cards were then used at a Target, Walmart and Macy's in Chula Vista on June 15th and 16th.
The suspect has tattoos all over his arms and on the left side of his neck. He may be driving a 2000 gold Jeep Grand Cherokee.
If you recognize the suspect, you can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward that leads to an arrest. Call
Crime Stoppers at
(888) 580-8477.
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Put A Star In Your Future
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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is hiring.
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:
Thursday, September 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.
Click on the above video to learn about careers with the Sheriff's Department. You can also watch the video by following us on
VIMEO.
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Three people were arrested in June following a more than a year-long human trafficking investigation called Operation Tango. It all started with a tip from the North Coastal Sheriff's Station's Community Policing Unit. Operation Tango was led by the Sheriff's Department in partnership with the Human Trafficking Task Force.
The arrests show human trafficking is happening in San Diego. The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) says the underground sex trade in our communities prostitutes as many as 8,100 men, women and children every year.
Visit the
Ugly Truth campaign for more information.
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Labor Day Holiday
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for the following federal holiday:
Monday, September 5
All
detention facilities will remain open. The closure to the public of business offices will not impact deputies in the field or employees scheduled for on-call.
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For Emergencies Only
It's happened to all of us. Whether it's a child playing with a phone, or keeping your finger on the "1" button too long, sitting with the phone in your pocket, or people calling about the same car crash then hanging up. If you accidentally dial 9-1-1, don't hang up.
Click on the above video to watch a public safety message from Sheriff Bill Gore. You can also follow us on
VIMEO.
Every call that comes into the Sheriff's Communication Center is taken seriously. Under some circumstances, when there's no one on the other end of the line, dispatchers are required to find the caller to see if there's actually an emergency.
While the dispatcher is trying to make contact with the "hang-up" caller, another person with a true emergency could be put on hold.
You can save dispatchers that wasted time. If you call 9-1-1, even by mistake, stay on the line so dispatchers can verify you don't need help and they don't have to track you down.
To apply to become a dispatcher, click here.
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Child Molester
Take a good look at this surveillance photo. Someone out there knows this man.
He is wanted on suspicion of groping an eight-year-old girl in San Marcos. It happened on Tuesday, June 21st between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at a laundromat in the 100 block of South Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos.
The victim walked away from her mother to a nearby sink to wash her hands. A man came up behind her and lifted her up to help her. As he set her down, he inappropriately touched the girl over her clothing and then left the laundromat.
If you recognize this man or know his whereabouts, you can remain anonymous. Call
Crime Stoppers at
(888) 580-8477. You can be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to a felony arrest.
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Senior Volunteer Of The Year
Robert Cebulski (center) with Sheriff Bill Gore and members of the Sheriff's Command Staff and Senior Volunteer Patrol.
The Sheriff's Department wants to congratulate Fallbrook Senior Volunteer Patrol member Robert (Bob) Cebulski. He was recently named Senior Volunteer of the Year by the San Diego Crime Commission.
Mr. Cebulski has been a Sheriff's Senior Volunteer since August 2005. Since that time, he has become an invaluable member of the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation.
His vast computer skills have allowed Cebulski to oversee the Fallbrook Senior Volunteer Patrol's IT/Training Program. He also updated the station's You Are Not Alone (YANA) database. The YANA program involves Senior Volunteers who visit homebound seniors on a weekly basis to make sure they are okay.
Congratulations Robert Cebulski on your well-deserved honor.
To learn more about how to become a member of the Sheriff's Senior Volunteer Patrol, click here.
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Don't Run Around, Stay Found -
Poway
It's time for summer vacations. Does your child know what to do if he or she gets lost?
Take them to a fun class with Simon the Sheriff's Safety Bloodhound.
Don't Run Around, Stay Found
Friday, August 12
10:30 a.m.
Poway Branch Library
13137 Poway Road, Poway
Children will learn who they can ask for help and what they can do to avoid getting lost in the first place.
After the class, the children can get hugs from Simon and meet a Search and Rescue Beagle.
Kids also get free stickers and other cool giveaways.
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Reading Day - Encinitas
Reading is an important part of a child's life. It teaches them everything from their A-B-C's to incredible stories filled with fun and wonder.
The North Coastal Sheriff's Station invites children of all ages to attend a special "Reading Day" event on:
Wednesday, August 17
Reading starts at 10:00 a.m.
Barnes & Noble
1040 N. El Camino Real Drive,
Encinitas
During this event, children will be able to meet Wishbone and get their own free copy of his book.
Come out and join us for this family-friendly event!
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Car Safety Class
 Infant, convertible or booster seat? Finding the right car seat and installing it correctly is no easy task.
The North Coastal Sheriff's Station can help. Call us to set up an appointment for a car seat installation class.
Instructors passed the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program by Safe Kids Worldwide and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
By appointment only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Participants must sign a waiver to attend the class. Call
(760) 966-3500. For a flyer, click
here.
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