Author Archives for Ben Cheeks

Street racing, crashes reported on Interstate 15

August 30, 2016 10:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Street racing, crashes reported on Interstate 15

Street racing was suspected of causing at least three crashes on north Interstate 15 from Carmel Mountain to Escondido Tuesday night, a California Highway Patrol officer said.


DUI driver gets 11 years in death of beloved activist

August 30, 2016 3:50 pm Published by Comments Off on DUI driver gets 11 years in death of beloved activist

A hit-and-run motorist fueled by beer and marijuana was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years in prison for running down a beloved Mission Beach community activist and retired educator.


Man threatened to kill worker in attempted robbery

August 30, 2016 2:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Man threatened to kill worker in attempted robbery

San Diego police are searching for a man who threatened to kill a taco shop employee during an attempted robbery in Sherman Heights earlier this month.


Body found near hotel likely natural death

August 30, 2016 1:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Body found near hotel likely natural death

A homeless man found dead in front of a Marina hotel likely died of natural causes, San Diego Harbor police said.


Man with sledgehammer subdued with bean bag rounds, dog

August 29, 2016 11:59 pm Published by Comments Off on Man with sledgehammer subdued with bean bag rounds, dog

San Diego police used bean bag rounds and a patrol dog to subdue a man who was briefly holed up with a sledgehammer at an Emerald Hills home Monday, police said.


Ex-girlfriend testifies in Bankers Hill shooting case

August 29, 2016 4:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Ex-girlfriend testifies in Bankers Hill shooting case

Ex-girlfriend of accused Bankers Hill shooter Titus Colbert Jr. said she received dozens of ‘alarming’ calls and texts from defendant before the shooting.