Author Archives for Ben Cheeks

Two arrested for Pala killing

September 7, 2016 4:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Two arrested for Pala killing

Two people have been arrested in connection with the March 2 shooting death of a man on the Pala Indian Reservation.


2 men arrested in Carlsbad pizza joint stabbing

September 7, 2016 3:50 pm Published by Comments Off on 2 men arrested in Carlsbad pizza joint stabbing

Two young men were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of stabbing a security guard outside of a Carlsbad pizza joint two weeks ago, police said.


Apartment fire causes $260K in damage

September 7, 2016 11:18 am Published by Comments Off on Apartment fire causes $260K in damage

A fire at an apartment complex in the community of El Cerrito Wednesday morning caused about $260,000 in damage, a fire official said.


Lawyer gets prison for global money-transferring scheme

September 6, 2016 10:34 pm Published by Comments Off on Lawyer gets prison for global money-transferring scheme

A San Diego attorney was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison for operating an illegal money-transferring business, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.


Motorcyclist critically injured in crash near Ramona

September 6, 2016 6:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Motorcyclist critically injured in crash near Ramona

A 33-year-old motorcyclist suffered critical injuries after crashing into a pickup truck he attempted to pass near Ramona Tuesday, authorities said.


Psychology student pleads guilty over meth in prison

September 6, 2016 6:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Psychology student pleads guilty over meth in prison

A doctoral student training at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in Otay Mesa as part of a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology pleaded guilty late last month to felony possession of methamphetamine at the prison, according to court records.


Body of U.S. infant found in Tijuana

September 6, 2016 5:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Body of U.S. infant found in Tijuana

Authorities in Baja California are investigating the death of a 7-month-old U.S.-born infant whose corpse was recovered from an empty lot in Tijuana last week.


Police seek help in fatal shooting

September 6, 2016 5:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Police seek help in fatal shooting

Four days after a 15-year-old girl was shot to death in an Oceanside park in the middle of the night, police have released very little information, but have spoken to a few witnesses and hope more witnesses will come forward.


Police arrest teen in brutal attempted robbery

September 6, 2016 5:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Police arrest teen in brutal attempted robbery

Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in an attempted robbery that left a 16-year-old girl with a broken jaw nearly three weeks ago in National City.