While responding to a Tuesday night rollover accident in Chula Vista, Calif., a police officer and firefighter got into a dispute over where the fire engine should park. It ended with the uniformed firefighter in handcuffs. The California Highway Patrol officer reportedly ordered the firefighter, identified as Jacob Gregoir, to…
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is hiring. Recruitment for sworn positions will open for ten days in February. It means you can apply on-line for the position and register to take the written exam. The application process is often suspended to process all those…
According to the Southwest Riverside News Network, a 24-year-old man working as a sign spinner in Chula Vista was allegedly stabbed by a teenage boy, who was later arrested and booked into Juvenile Hall, a police lieutenant said today. The 16-year-old suspect allegedly approached the victim, drew a knife…
A man who posed as a police officer and subjected motorists to phony stops in Chula Vista, and also kidnapped his second wife at knifepoint and broke into a former girlfriend’s apartment, was sentenced Friday to 23 years and four months in prison. Kevin Alan Kenniston was convicted last November…
Police are investigating four brush fires believed to be arson that occurred in recent weeks in the Rancho Del Rey Parkway neighborhood in east Chula Vista, authorities said Tuesday. No injuries or property damage have been reported, but each of the fires came close to homes, police Detective Matt Smith…
Detectives arrested a 20-year-old Chula Vista man after he alleged molested a young relative for nearly a year, authorities announced Thursday. Carlos Ojeda is accused of molesting a victim under the age of 14 since July 2011, with the latest incident occurring about three weeks ago, according to Chula Vista…
An Eastlake Middle school student whose spit sailed out a school bus window and into a nearby sunroof says the landing was inadvertent. The recipient of the saliva was so incensed by the act that he chased down the bus and pressed criminal charges. Michael Crowe, 12, was suspended for…
In the past week the Sheriff’s Elder Abuse Unit has received information about two telephone scams which prey upon elderly residents of San Diego County. The first scam involved a suspect who claimed to be a ‘relative’ of an elderly woman whom he could not reach by phone. The suspect…
Recently City of Chula Vista officials received notification that the Chula Vista Police Department is the highest ranked police station in the United States, according to a survey conducted by the Vera Institute of Justice in New York. The results were determined through an independent study conducted in November 2011…
There was a lot to celebrate at the Chula Vista Police Department headquarters on Fourth Avenue last Thursday. The department hosted its 20th annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony, honoring exceptional service by sworn officers and members of the community. One honoree was Vanessa Stewart, a security officer for Otay Ranch…
Since January 2012, there has been a spike in specific crimes in East Chula Vista. · Residential Burglaries · Vehicle Burglaries · Stolen/Recovered Vehicles The majority of these crimes have occurred in the neighborhoods surrounding View Park Ln. and East Palomar St. The Chula Vista Police Department has been working…
Over the past month, there has been an increase of thefts from vehicles that are parked in local fitness center parking lots. The Chula Vista Police Department would like to remind you to ‘Harden the Target’ by ensuring that your car is locked and valuables are not left in plain…
Investigators have counted at least 15 connected break-ins in the last month near Southwestern College. The suspects are going after high-priced electronics and jewelry.…
Chula Vista Police Department is alerting residents in the Southwestern College area to recent daytime home burglaries. Suspects have been seen driving a white van, and a Silver Nissan Armada. The suspects have been carrying backpacks and have been targeting electronics and jewelry items. Residents should make sure they lock…
A reputed gang member accused of taking part in a “smash and grab” burglary at a Chula Vista Apple store, in which one of his two alleged accomplices was killed in a shootout with a security guard, was ordered Thursday to stand trial on attempted murder and other charges. But…
On Tuesday, August 2nd the Police Department will host a community event to celebrate National Night Out. The event will take place from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm right in front of the police building. This year’s event will feature many static displays and active demonstrations, including guided tours of…
In the past weeks the CVPD has noticed an increase in burglaries through open windows. In an effort to enhance public safety we’re presenting the following fact sheet. THE FACTS In the United States, a burglary takes place every eight seconds. Incredibly, half of all burglaries that take place are…
The Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association (CVPOA) Board of Directors is saying goodbye to one of its directors after Board Member Sgt. Miriam Byron announced she was being called to active duty with the U.S. Navy Reserves next month. Byron, who has served the CVPOA Board as a director for…
The Chula Vista Police Department will be closed to the public for business related purposes Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning July 1, 2011. Other police services, including officers responding to calls for service, will still be available. Please log on to www.chulavistapd.org for online reporting of certain…
On the morning of June 10th, the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) detectives in conjunction with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) arrested three suspects involved in a shooting stemming from a May 15, 2011 altercation at the Denny’s Restaurant at 692 E Street in Chula Vista. The shooting occurred…
Source Two men have been arrested in connection with a pair of purse-snatch robberies at a Chula Vista store, where the women were selected, stalked, then confronted, police said Tuesday. A 40-year-old woman who was with her 3-year-old child in Hometown IGA market on E Street was robbed of her…
Source A [Chula Vista], CA nine nine year police veteran has been arrested at a San Diego Indian casino for cheating at a blackjack card game. At 2AM last Friday, a Chula Vista cop was busted red handed at the Sycuan Casino for cheating at a blackjack card game.…
Sign On San Diego A fight in front of a Chula Vista convenience store early Friday morning led to one man injured possibly from a machete attack and another man in custody. The incident occurred at a 7-Eleven store on the corner of Broadway and Naples Street around 4:25 a.m.…
A Chula Vista Police Department Captain says it’s not uncommon to get prank 911 calls from kids. However, a recent call didn’t come from a kid and took up critical resources and shutdown a community. Dispatcher: Christopher just stay on the phone with me. Caller: I have to kill…
A man accused of breaking into his ex-wife’s house and threatening a former-in-law with a bat and knives, prompting an eight-hour standoff with police, is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in the South Bay. The couple’s son made an emergency call shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday, reporting that his…
The Chula Vista Police Officers’ Association (CVPOA) along with Peter Donohue, PhD in Economics and expert in government finances, will release the findings of an independent study of the City of Chula Vista’s overall financial condition to the media and to the public during a press conference, followed shortly by…
Chula Vista’s Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) will honor past members in a special brick laying ceremony on Wednesday, December 15. The event begins at 12 noon at the South BayFamily YMCA,1201 Paseo Magda. Former members include Robert Hunter, Richard Trovadoand George Valentine. Family and friends of deceased members will be…
Police are investigating the burglary of a Chula Vista police officer’s home late Monday night.According to police, the incident happened shortly after 10 p.m. at a home in southeast Chula Vista.The early morning watch commander told 10News the unidentified officer came home Monday night to find some items, such as…
In the United States a vehicle is stolen an average of every 21 minutes. Not only does auto theft cost the victim time and money, but it costs society, because it drives insurance premiums up and many times stolen vehicles are used to commit other crimes. Car thefts seem to…
Missing female- 79-yrs, Gene Palacios last seen 11 a.m., 900 block Somerset, 5’2″, 130lbs, gray hair, blue outfit. PHOTO FORTHCOMING Name: Gene Palacios Ethnicity: Hispanic Male/Female: Female Age: 79 Height: 5’2” Weight: 130 lbs Hair color: Gray/blonde Hair length/style: Shoulder length The Chula Vista Police Department is requesting assistance in…
A 22-year-old Chula Vista man led Murrieta police on a foot chase Friday evening after officers stopped him on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle, according to a Murrieta Police Department news release. Jose A. Flores was found a short time after the foot chase started walking along Winchester Road…
Chula Vista police were searching for a woman suspected of robbing the Coach store at Otay Town Center on Saturday, October 17th. According to witnesses the woman entered the store around 2:30 p.m. and appeared to be shopping. Employees say the woman showed a weapon and ordered all four workers…
The third suspect in the murder of 21-year old Joseph Barrs has been taken into custody. This morning 19-year old Victor Castro of Chula Vista was accompanied to the CVPD by his lawyer where he turned himself in. Castro was booked and transported to San Diego county jail. Castro, along…
On 9-2-10, members of the Chula Vista Police Street Team/Gang Suppression Team arrested Andrew Pequeno, DOB 3/22/1991, at the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. Pequeno, a resident of Chula Vista was wanted in connection with two separate incidents involving an assault with a deadly weapon. Both incidents occurred in the City…
CVPD seeks help in locating suspects in stabbing at the Chula Vista Sports Bar located at 1073 Third Avenue. Chula Vista Police Officers were called to the Chula Vista Sports Bar, located at 1073 Third Avenue, just before midnight on Sunday, August 22, 2010. The 27-year old off-duty bar manager…
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