Apple Inc. has decided that it will reject any new iPhone applications that have the intention of helping “drunk drivers” to avoid DUI checkpoints. This decision was made after receiving pressure from four U.S. senators. Senators Harry Reid, Charles Schumer, Frank Lautenberg and Tom Udall began urging Apple, Google and…
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San Diego DA Rejects Prosecution of Former Oceanside Detective Brian Bruce
Former Oceanside Detective Brian Bruce who was accused of misconduct while on duty by Detective Aaron Miller, his partner, will not be prosecuted by the San Diego District Attorneys Office. Mr. Bruce was a former Detective for the Oceanside Police working on cases related to drugs, prostitution and gang activity.…
San Diego Deputy Arrested for Suspected DUI on Saturday
Deputy Marilyn Doris Mendez of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. Several sources confirm that she was arrested at 2:10 am Saturday in the Gas Lamp District. She was initially pulled over for making an illegal turn, but…
Jeremy Stutzman Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Assault, and Kidnapping
Jeremy Stutzman pleaded not guilty on Thursday, June 2nd, to the charges of sexual assault of two women. Both women, one 19 the other 20, say that Mr. Stutzman blindfolded, gagged and sexually assaulted them at knife point. Mr. Stutzman faces up to 307 years to life in prison if…
DUI Checkpoint Saturday Night for Escondido
Escondido Law Enforcement Agencies have announced today that they will be holding a DUI and driver license checkpoint. The checkpoint is to take place from 6 p.m. Saturday to midnight. Officers will be looking for drivers would are driving under the influence of alcohol, and those who do not have…
Vista Man Arrested on Suspicion of Raping and Kidnapping
Registered sex offender Jeremy Stutzman was arrested in Oceanside Tuesday, May 31st, for allegedly raping and kidnapping his neighbors. Mr. Stutzman, 33, was arrested at a Motel 6 on N. Coast Highway by San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Officers were also able to recover the alleged victims car, a 2005…
San Diego DUI Arrests Over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial weekend is one of the biggest weekends for DUI checkpoints and DUI and Drunk Driving arrests in California. This year, San Diego County police departments arrested 129 people on the suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI’s). The arrests were made by 14 different San Diego…
North County DUI Checkpoints for Memorial Weekend
For this memorial day weekend several North County cities have scheduled DUI checkpoints. Oceanside and San Marcos Police Departments have announced and confirmed checkpoints during this weekend. San Marcos DUI checkpoint is scheduled to begin around 7 p.m. Friday and last until 3a.m. Saturday morning. The checkpoint is going to…
Mentally ill Criminal Sentenced to Life For Oceanside Murder
Eric Andreasen, 39, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole by a San Diego Superior Court Judge. Katherine Parker, the victim, was murdered after spending a day shopping in Oceanside. She was returning to her car when Mr. Andreasen approached her in the parking lot, demanding…
Escondido Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder for Firing at Police
Eric Anthony Pomatto, a 27 year old Escondido man, plead guilty of attempted murder on Monday at the Vista Court House. His sentencing, which will take place in July is expected to be 34 years to life. The crime was committed last year, during a car chase which resulted in…