Author Archives for Ben Cheeks

Man believed to be “Hispter Bandit” arrested

July 15, 2016 1:08 am Published by Comments Off on Man believed to be “Hispter Bandit” arrested

Authorities have arrested a man they say is the so-called “Hipster Bandit” who was behind seven bank robberies in San Diego County in the past year.


‘Pokemon Go’ players find decomposed body

July 14, 2016 8:32 pm Published by Comments Off on ‘Pokemon Go’ players find decomposed body

Three 'Pokemon Go' players were led to a decomposed body near a trail at Marian Bear Park Thursday afternoon, police said.


San Diego’s Wanted: Transporting drugs

July 14, 2016 5:21 pm Published by Comments Off on San Diego’s Wanted: Transporting drugs

Bailey is wanted on two felony warrants for transporting drugs and identity theft involving more than 10 victims.


Former Santee coach accused of sexual misconduct

July 14, 2016 5:08 pm Published by Comments Off on Former Santee coach accused of sexual misconduct

A 49-year-old former Santee high school supervisor was arrested Thursday on suspicion of engaging in sexual conduct with an underage student, school and sheriff’s officials said.


Ex-Vista High basketball coach arrested

July 14, 2016 5:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Ex-Vista High basketball coach arrested

A former head coach of the Vista High School boys varsity basketball team was arrested Wednesday evening, after authorities say he engaged in inappropriate conduct with a female student.


Ex-Compton school official gets prison in sex case

July 14, 2016 4:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Ex-Compton school official gets prison in sex case

Former Compton school board member, Skyy De’Anthony Fisher, was sentenced Thursday to six years in prison for committing an unwanted sex act on a sleeping man in a San Diego hotel room two years ago.


Sketch released of suspect in homeless killings

July 14, 2016 11:49 am Published by Comments Off on Sketch released of suspect in homeless killings

Homicide investigators on Thursday released a sketch of the man they say has killed three homeless men and critically injured a fourth in separate, brutal attacks in San Diego last week.


No Pokémon and driving, Coronado sign says

July 14, 2016 11:30 am Published by Comments Off on No Pokémon and driving, Coronado sign says

Drivers headed into Coronado this morning got a timely warning from a sign on the edge of the island — “No Pokemon and driving.”


California leads the nation in homeless attacks

July 14, 2016 11:30 am Published by Comments Off on California leads the nation in homeless attacks

California led the nation in violent crimes against the homeless by “housed” assailants last year, with San Diego contributing one of 20 known crimes statewide, according to a report released this week by the National Coalition for the Homeless.