Author Archives for Ben Cheeks

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.


Man shot at bus stop

July 10, 2016 3:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Man shot at bus stop

A 29-year-old man was shot in the leg as he was standing at a bus stop in Otay Mesa early Sunday morning, police said.


Driver arrested after hour-long, 119-mph pursuit

July 9, 2016 4:51 pm Published by Comments Off on Driver arrested after hour-long, 119-mph pursuit

A speeding motorist led the California Highway Patrol on an hour-long pursuit through San Diego County Saturday, hitting 119 mph before being arrested near the Orange County line, the CHP said.


North County officers reflect on carnage

July 9, 2016 12:45 pm Published by Comments Off on North County officers reflect on carnage

Two North County law-enforcement officers, one a retired sheriff’s captain and the other a soon-to-be retiring Escondido lieutenant, reflect on the carnage in Dallas.


Two stabbed at San Marcos party

July 9, 2016 11:44 am Published by Comments Off on Two stabbed at San Marcos party

A raucous party turned into a crime scene Saturday morning with two people stabbed.


Attic fire in City Heights

July 9, 2016 11:26 am Published by Comments Off on Attic fire in City Heights

An observant neighbor helped save a family of three from a house fire early Saturday morning in City Heights.


Bystander recounts attack leading to sergeant’s arrest

July 8, 2016 11:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Bystander recounts attack leading to sergeant’s arrest

It took two men to hold back and stop an off-duty San Diego police sergeant accused of beating up his girlfriend in downtown San Diego, a bystander who intervened in the attack said Friday.