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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
All of us at the San Diego County Sheriff's Department are committed to making sure that each of you has a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
We have started our annual "Holiday Watch" campaign throughout the county which is designed to address common holiday crimes. You will learn more about this crime prevention program in this month's newsletter.
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle when you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have disastrous consequences for yourself and everyone else on the road. This holiday season, pay extra attention for other drivers who may present a hazard to you and your loved ones.
While many of us have family and friends to spend the holidays with, some of our neighbors will spend these coming weeks alone. The Sheriff's You Are Not Alone program is a FREE service for seniors and the disabled. Read on to learn more about how this great service can make a huge difference in someone's life.
On behalf of the entire Sheriff's Department, thank you for your continued partnership with not only our agency, but all law enforcement in San Diego County.
Stay safe,
Bill Gore, Sheriff
San Diego County
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| Holiday Watch  |
The Sheriff's Department's "Holiday Watch" is underway so you don't become a victim of crime this busy shopping and traveling season.
Watch for Sheriff's Deputies, Crime Prevention Specialists and members of the Senior Volunteer Patrol at a shopping center near you. They will give you valuable tips on how to protect yourself from criminals this holiday season.
The Sheriff's Department is urging people to take precautions to avoid becoming a victim of a crime this holiday season.
Keep valuables out of sight in your cars. Click on the above video to watch our "Lock It Or Lose It" public safety video. You can also watch it by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
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Going out of town for the holidays? The San Diego County Sheriff's Department offers free vacation checks year-round!
Before you leave for your holiday getaway, simply fill out a
form and bring it to 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.
Click on the above video to learn more about our Vacation Check service. You can also watch it by following the Sheriff's Department on VIMEO.
Senior Volunteer Patrol members will check if your doors, windows and garage are locked. They will also hide your newspapers and packages in 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 get a welcome home letter listing the dates your home was checked and observations made during the visits.
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You Are Not Alone (YANA) Program
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This holiday season, we want our elderly and shut-in residents to know they are never alone.
The You Are Not Alone (YANA) program is a FREE service for seniors who live alone and disabled people living within the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Click on the above video to see how the
You Are Not Alone program works. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
It offers peace of mind and a sense of security for those who enjoy their independence, but have no friends or family to check on them regularly.
Those enrolled in the YANA program get daily phone calls and a weekly visit from a Senior Volunteer Patrol member all year long.
If a YANA member doesn't pick up their phone after three attempts, Sheriff's Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will go to the YANA's home to make sure the YANA is not sick, injured or in need of help.
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A job training program at the East Mesa Reentry Facility is taking root at county parks.
Flowers, trees and shrubs grown at a greenhouse outside the jail in Otay Mesa are being planted in parks you and your family visit. Click on the above video to learn more about this great program. You can also watch it by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
The Civics Program is a partnership between the Sheriff's Department and County Parks and Recreation.
Inmate workers perform tasks such as landscaping, cleaning county parks, trails, canals or ditches, clearing vegetation, creating fire buffer zones, as well as trimming and cutting hazardous trees.
The program started in July 2014 to help inmates develop skills and work habits needed to secure honest employment after their release.
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The holiday season is a time for family and celebration. It's also a time when some drivers will get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting additional DUI patrols to find impaired drivers before they hurt or kill someone.
Deputies will also take part in DUI checkpoints in Sheriff's contract cities throughout the month of December.
To watch a video on the high price and dangers of drinking and driving, click on the above video. You can also watch it by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. The Sheriff's Department works all year long to protect everyone from impaired drivers.
If you are caught drinking and driving, you will go to jail. Remember, Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving!
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The caller makes it as convincing and frightening as possible. You are told there is a warrant for your arrest for missed jury duty, unpaid debt or traffic ticket. To avoid arrest, you have send money or buy a prepaid debit card.
IT IS A SCAM.
These scams play on your fears. They even manipulate the caller ID to make it look like it's coming from a Sheriff's Station, Substation, facilities or court offices.
As a reminder, if you get a call from someone claiming to be a deputy asking for money,
HANG UP. No employee of the Sheriff's Department will ever ask for money over the phone. If you really are in trouble with the law. You will know it. We will be knocking on your door. Warrants cannot be resolved over the phone, you have to go to court.
People with outstanding warrants are encouraged to turn themselves in Monday through Friday during business hours at any one of the Sheriff's Court Facilities. For more information or to check if you have an outstanding warrant, visit:
www.sdsheriff.net/courts.
(619) 450-5757 and press "0" to talk to a person.
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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 31-year-old Elan Gwynn. He is wanted on a felony warrant for possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics for sale and vandalism.
Gwynn stands 6' tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Gwynn is known to frequent the communities of Spring Valley and Lemon Grove.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Elan Gwynn is urged to call
Crime Stoppers
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You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to a felony arrest. Call
(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:
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
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.
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Christmas Holiday
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for a federal holiday on:
Monday, December 26
(in observance of Christmas, which falls on a Sunday)
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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New Year's Day Holiday
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed on:
Monday, January 2, 2017
(in observance of
New Year's Day, which falls on a Sunday)
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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North County Burglary &
I.D. Theft
Do you recognize the suspects seen in the above video. They are wanted in connection with a car burglary and identity theft that happened in the North County.
You can watch also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on VIMEO.
It all started around 8:00 a.m. on November 10th when someone broke into a car that was parked in the 2200 block of Encinitas Boulevard in Encinitas.
One suspect took the victim's purse which contained several debit/credit cards and $290 in cash. The suspect was seen driving a white Hyundai Sonata. He later used one of the stolen credit cards at the Ross store in the 1000 block of N El Camino Real in Encinitas.
Another suspect used one of the stolen credit cards at Holiday Liquor and Wine located in the 1700 block of East Vista Way in Vista.
If you have any information on these suspects, call
Crime Stoppers 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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Encinitas Car Burlgary &
I.D. Theft
You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
The car burglary happened on October 3rd around 7:30 a.m. at the Encinitas Town Ranch Center in the 1000 block of North El Camino Real.
A credit card taken during the burglary was then used at a gas station in the 800 block of Orpheus Avenue. The card was declined and the suspect was seen leaving with two women in a van.
The suspect was wearing a black baseball cap with the words "Hard Luck" and a black t-shirt with the words "built for." He also has tattoos on his left arm.
If you recognize the suspects or have information about this crime, call the
Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at:
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.
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Air Bag Recall
The recall involves vehicles, particularly Hondas and Acuras, that are equipped with Takata airbag inflators. Recall repairs are free of charge to all vehicle owners.
and enter your vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If your vehicle is included in the recall, contact your nearest dealer and schedule an appointment to have your vehicle repaired for free.
For more information about the airbag recall, click
here.
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San Marcos Pancake Breakfast
The San Marcos Sheriff's Station is cooking up a delicious pancake breakfast to support a very good cause.
Join us on:
Wednesday, December 7
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Community Hall
at
the San Marcos Civic Center
3 Civic Center Drive
For a flyer, click here
While enjoying breakfast, the public can spend time and get to know their deputies.
Breakfast is $5. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos.
For more information, call (760) 471-2490 x302 or click here.
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Deputy Ken Collier
Neighborhood Park
Grand Opening
The Sheriff's Department and the City of Santee want to invite you to the grand opening of a new community park named in honor of Deputy Ken Collier.
Join us on:
Saturday, December 10
10:00 a.m.
9170 Via de Cristina, Santee
Parking is limited. Carpooling is recommended.
In June, ground was broken on Deputy Ken Collier Neighborhood Park located just south of State Route 52. The half-acre park will feature a playground, half-court basketball court, picnic area and more.
Deputy Ken Collier, who grew up in Santee, was killed in a crash while trying to stop a wrong-way drunk driver on February 28, 2010.
The Sheriff's Department is proud to honor the memory of Deputy Collier and his commitment to keep the community safe.
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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, January 18, 2017
Reading starts at 10:00 a.m.
Barnes & Noble
1040 N. El Camino Real Drive,
Encinitas
A Sheriff's Deputy will read to children and teach them the importance of reading. There will also be a Q&A with the deputy after story time.
Come out and join us for this family-friendly event!
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