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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
We have been Keeping the Peace Since 1850. Part of our mission to keep you safe is to keep inmates from circulating in and out of jail.
This e-newsletter showcases a Culinary Arts Program at the women's jail in Santee to help convicted felons find a job once they are released from custody. This is just one of the many job training programs we have in our detention facilities.
This St. Patrick's Day, do the responsible thing and don't drink and drive. Our deputies will be conducting extra DUI patrols on March 17th. There will also be several DUI checkpoints in effect around St. Patrick's Day. If you get caught drinking and driving, you will go to jail.
Stay safe,
Bill Gore, Sheriff
San Diego County
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Call it a recipe for change. The Las Colinas Detention and Re-entry Facility is serving inmates a second chance through the Culinary Arts Program.
Click on the above video to watch highlights from the program. You can also watch the video by following us on VIMEO.
For six months, participants work a ten-hour shift at the Missing Fork Café and Coffee House inside the jail. They learn about menu planning, purchasing, human resources, food presentation and serving, as well as working as a barista.
The program is in collaboration with the Grossmont Adult School. Participants graduate with a Manage First program certificate from the National Restaurant Association.
Every person serving time at Las Colinas will be released back into the community at some point. Employment plays a critical role in creating the skills and relationships needed to become a positive part of our society.
We hope what they learn behind bars through the Culinary Arts Program will help prevent them from offending again after their release.
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There are plenty of options and the focus is on nutrition. The Sheriff's Food Services Division has been serving Meatless Friday and low-salt meals to inmates at all seven county jails. To learn more about this new program, click on the above video or follow the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
Working with a chef, Food Services replaced salt with herbs and spices in soups, lunch and dinner recipes. A meatless item is also served every Friday.
Dr. Alfred Joshua, Sheriff's Department Chief Medical Officer says the goal is to help prevent high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. It could also lead to a reduction in healthcare costs associated with these health issues.
By reducing meat consumption and providing inmates with low-salt foods, the Sheriff's Department hopes to establish healthy eating habits among inmates so it may continue when they are released.
Changes to the menu were implemented in July 2015 while staying within county budget. Sheriff's Food Services also provides meals to three County Probation Facilities for juveniles. The production facility provides 19,000 meals daily.
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| Deadly Fallbrook Stabbing
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It happened on January 22, 2016 just before 11:00 p.m. in the 400 block of Ammunition Road near an Albertson's grocery store.
Three men in their 20s attacked and stabbed Hugh Pettigrew as he was walking home. He died from his injuries at a hospital on February 9.
In the above surveillance video, you can see three suspects walking in front of an SUV. A car was also seen pulling into a parking space as the suspects were returning to their car. Detectives would like to speak to the drivers of the SUV and car as they may be possible witnesses.
You can also watch the surveillance video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
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Don't press your luck on St. Patrick's Day by drinking and driving.
The Sheriff's Department is targeting impaired drivers and making sure they don't endanger the lives of innocent people on our roadways.
Watch for increased DUI patrols by Sheriff's Deputies across the county beginning on Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. and lasting through
3:00 a.m. the following day.
Deputies will also be conducting DUI checkpoints in contract cities between 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. on the following days:
March 4: Imperial Beach
March 12: Santee
March 18: San Marcos
March 19: Lemon Grove
The goal of these operations is to remove impaired drivers from roadways and prevent crashes that can cause serious injury or death.
In 2015, the Sheriff's Department arrested 1,516 people for DUI. In 2014, deputies arrested 1,610 people for impaired driving. In 2013, 1,888 people were arrested for impaired driving.
The Sheriff's Department has these tips for a safe St. Patrick's Day:
- Plan a safe way home before you go out.
- Before drinking, designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home.
- If you're impaired, use a taxi, ride sharing service, call a sober friend or family member or use public transportation.
- If you see an impaired driver on the road, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Click on the above video to learn more about the high cost of drinking and driving. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO. Remember:
Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
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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 32-year old Christina Daniel (aka Christina Daniels). She is wanted for assault with a deadly weapon, robbery and burglary. Daniel has a long criminal history and should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Christina Daniel stands 5'5" tall and weighs about 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She is known to frequent Southeast San Diego, including Market Street.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Christina Daniel 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 an arrest. Call
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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:
Friday, April 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.
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| Become A Sheriff's Dispatcher  |
24 hours per day, seven days a week, Sheriff's Dispatchers answer emergency calls from all across San Diego County. They stay calm under pressure and save lives by getting help out to those calling 9-1-1.
The Sheriff's Communications Center is hiring for the following positions:
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER TRAINEE (Entry level position)
As an Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee, you will respond to 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls and be responsible for dispatching deputies in the field. This requires a candidate who can assess a situation accurately, make quick decisions, and use good judgment to ensure the safety of patrol deputies.
Recruitment for the Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee position will remain open until Thursday, March 10th. For
more information on the education, experience, licenses, skills, and abilities needed for this vacancy, as well as salary, click here.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER
Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatchers are responsible for handling a full range of radio and telephone emergency and non-emergency communications involving a variety of local governmental operations (law enforcement, fire, medical, etc.).
Recruitment for the Emergency Services Dispatcher position will remain open until further notice.
For more information on the education, experience, licenses, skills, and abilities needed for this vacancy, as well as salary, click here.
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| The Sheriff's Department takes great pride in working with the community to make the neighborhoods we work and live in safer for everyone.
Recently, "92078 Magazine" took the time to profile the important work being done by the San Marcos Sheriff's Station. To read the article and learn more about what the station does to keep the City of San Marcos safe, click here.
The San Marcos Sheriff Station is responsible for serving more than 111,000 residents. More than 100 Sheriff's deputies, volunteers and professional staff dedicate their time to make sure the people of San Marcos are getting the best law enforcement service 24/7.
To learn more about the San Marcos Sheriff's Station, click here.
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Holiday Closure
 San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for the following state holiday:
Thursday, March 31 Cesar Chavez 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 for on-call.
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WANTED
Theft Suspect - Santee
Do you know this man? Jonathan Alexander Guerrero is wanted in connection with a theft outside the Lake Jennings Apartments in Lakeside.
The theft happened on Tuesday, February 9th in the 12000 block of Mapleview Street around 8:00 a.m.
Surveillance image
Surveillance video captured Guerrero trying to carry an air compressor. He used a wheel dolly to roll away the air compressor.
Guerrero was last seen walking towards Ashwood Street. Loss is estimated at nearly $600.
If you know Jonathan Alexander Guerrero or his whereabouts, call the
Crime Stoppers anonymous tip 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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WANTED
Apple Watch Theft Suspects
Suspect #1
Detectives at the North Coastal Sheriff's Station need your help in identifying and locating suspects in several Apple Watch thefts across San Diego County.
The latest incident happened just after 8:00 p.m. on February 13th at the Target store located in the 1000 block of North El Camino Real in Encinitas.
The man seen in the above surveillance photo went up to the Target Customer Service Desk to return an Apple Watch in a shrink-wrapped box. The clerk processed the man's request and refunded him more than $300.
Days later, when store employees restocked the product and opened the shrink-wrapped box, they discovered there was no Apple Watch inside. Instead, they found a water bottle and paper towels.
Suspect #2
Detectives say two men are behind this crime, which has also been reported in other cities in San Diego County, Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada since January 28, 2016. The total loss to date is more than $5,200.
The suspects are believed to be driving in a silver sedan with a sunroof.
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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WANTED
Bank Robber -
Encinitas
The North Coastal Sheriff's Station wants your help in identifying and locating a man wanted in connection with an attempted bank robbery in Encinitas.
It happened on Friday,
February 26th just before 11:00 a.m. in the 1300 block of Encinitas Boulevard.
The robber walked into a Bank of America and gave the teller a demand note. He left without getting any money. No one was hurt.
He was last seen leaving the area in a black Ford Escape SUV with no front license plate.
The man in these surveillance photos is also suspected in a bank robbery in Carlsbad about an hour later.
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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Finish Chelsea's Run
Chelsea King was an avid
cross-country runner who lived in Poway. She went missing on February 25, 2010 after going for a run at Lake Hodges.
Chelsea was the victim of a sex offender and the Sheriff's Department was in charge of the massive search for the teen and the case investigation.
Join the Sheriff's Department Team to Finish Chelsea's Run:
Saturday, March 5
Race starts at 7:30 a.m.
Balboa Park
Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.
Proceeds from the run will be used by the Chelsea's Light Foundation to help support and eliminate harm to children by sexual predators through community activism, legislative reform and education.
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Reading Day
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, March 16
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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Coffee With The Community
Community outreach is a top priority for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
You're invited to join us at the following Coffee with the Community events:
Tuesday, March 29
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Imperial Beach Community Room
825 Imperial Beach Boulevard,
Imperial Beach
Coffee with the Community gives the public a chance to chat with deputies in a casual setting and exchange ideas and concerns over a free cup of coffee.
Come out and make a positive difference in your community. For tips on how to stay safe, visit:
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