Tag: San Diego Police Department

Man Stabbed in Arm At San Diego House Party; Suspect Arrested

SAN DIEGO—A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another man in the arm at a house party March 19 morning in the Lincoln Park community of San Diego, authorities said. Giovanni Sanchez Zuniga, 27, began arguing with another man about 2 a.m. at a house party in the 1300 block of Privado Place, the San…


Man Suspected of Firing Shot at Police Helicopter in Rolando

SAN DIEGO—A 49-year-old man who allegedly shot at a police helicopter in Rolando and made a threatening phone call to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) was arrested, authorities said March 17. Just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday, the alleged suspect, who lived in the 6100 block of Tarragona Drive, called the police department and said…


Evacuation Order Lifted for Mira Mesa Apartments After Car Crash Breaks Off Gas Line

SAN DIEGO—An evacuation order issued for two apartment complexes in Mira Mesa following a natural gas leak caused by a vehicle collision was lifted March 15 evening. One person was injured in the crash and taken to Palomar Medical Center, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. The leak was reported at 3:18 p.m. at…


6 Romanian Citizens Charged in Alleged San Diego County Thefts, Fraud

SAN DIEGO—Six Romanian citizens have been charged with allegedly taking part in robberies and thefts of elderly San Diego County residents, as well as laundering $1.4 million in proceeds from the crimes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced March 14. Married couple Eduard Ghiocel, 47, and Floarea Ghiocel, 48, are in custody, while four other associates…


Man Arrested at Border in Connection of San Ysidro Stabbing Death

SAN YSIDRO, Calif.—A man was taken into custody for allegedly stabbing a 42-year-old man to death near a San Ysidro gas station earlier this week, authorities said March 11. Officers arrested Hector Alcantara, 32, of San Diego at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the San Ysidro Point of Entry pedestrian gate, at 720 E. San Ysidro…


Man Arrested at Border in Connection With San Ysidro Stabbing Death

SAN YSIDRO, Calif.—A man was taken into custody for allegedly stabbing a 42-year-old man to death near a San Ysidro gas station earlier this week, authorities said March 11. Officers arrested Hector Alcantara, 32, of San Diego at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the San Ysidro Point of Entry pedestrian gate, at 720 E. San Ysidro…


San Diego Police Seek to Install 500 ‘Smart Streetlights’

The San Diego Police Department is holding community meetings this week regarding the use of 500 so-called “smart streetlights,” which are equipped with video cameras and license plate readers. The city purchased smart streetlights in 2016 with a loan from San Diego Gas and Electric, San Diego police Cpt. Jeff Jordon said at a March…


Man Fatally Stabbed Near Gas Station in San Ysidro

SAN YSIDRO, Calif.—A homicide investigation is underway March 9 after a man was stabbed and killed near a San Ysidro gas station. Just after 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, the San Diego Police Department received a call stating a man was stabbed near a gas station in the 300 block of East San Ysidro Boulevard. Officers arrived…


Overtime Costs for San Diego Police Escalate Amidst Staffing and Crime Issues

SAN DIEGO—Citing an increase in violent crime and staffing shortages, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) will exceed its overtime budget by an estimated $9.2 million by the end of the fiscal year, it was announced Feb. 27. SDPD Chief Dave Nisleit presented an update on the department’s budget at a meeting of the San…


Man Stabbed in Encanto, Suspect at Large

SAN DIEGO—The San Diego Police Department is investigating a stabbing Feb. 24 in Encanto. Just before 4 a.m. Friday, the department received a call about a man down in the roadway near 6700 Akins Ave. Officers arrived on the scene and found a semi-conscious man lying in the road with a stab wound to his…