Author Archives for Ben Cheeks

Pursuit driver heads directly to jail – and climbs in

July 12, 2016 11:20 am Published by Comments Off on Pursuit driver heads directly to jail – and climbs in

A sheriff’s pursuit had a surprise ending when the driver stopped outside the Vista Jail and climbed a fence to get . Deputies obliged by closing a gate and arresting him.


Water truck thief leaves trail of destruction

July 12, 2016 9:23 am Published by Comments Off on Water truck thief leaves trail of destruction

A 24-year-old man took a water truck on a joy ride from one construction site in Mission Valley to another Monday night, leaving a trail of destroyed fences, debris and a damaged car behind him.


Deputies involved in shooting near Fallbrook identified

July 11, 2016 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Deputies involved in shooting near Fallbrook identified

Sheriff’s officials on Monday released the names of two deputies who shot a man accused of threatening his wife and daughter with a gun at their home in the community of Rainbow Thursday.


DA: Painter intended to kill sports anchor

July 11, 2016 4:49 pm Published by Comments Off on DA: Painter intended to kill sports anchor

House painter Mike Montana is on trial for allegedly trying to kill CBS News 8 sports director Kyle Kraska when he ambushed the sportscaster outside his Scripps Ranch home more than a year ago. A defense attorney said Montana did not actually intend to kill Kraska — only to shoot up his car.


Woman, 94, dies weeks after alleged assault

July 11, 2016 4:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Woman, 94, dies weeks after alleged assault

An elderly woman who police said was injured by her friend’s caregiver in an attack in April died over the weekend, and her alleged assailant was arrested Monday on suspicion of murder.


Man arrested in attacks on homeless men released

July 11, 2016 12:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Man arrested in attacks on homeless men released

The man arrested in connection with a series of attacks on homeless men that left three dead and one critically injured was released Monday.


Driver accused of racing slams into car, 5 hurt

July 11, 2016 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on Driver accused of racing slams into car, 5 hurt

A driver accused of street racing veered into oncoming traffic and smashing head-on into another car early Monday, a sheriff’s deputy said.


Woman swept off reef, rescued by lifeguards

July 10, 2016 10:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Woman swept off reef, rescued by lifeguards

A 29-year-old woman was swept off a reef by a wave near Sunset Cliffs and had to be rescued by lifeguards Sunday afternoon, a San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman said.


Girl, 8, chases off prowler in El Cajon

July 10, 2016 6:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Girl, 8, chases off prowler in El Cajon

An 8-year-old girl chased away a prowler after he broke into an El Cajon condominium and woke her up early Sunday, police said.