Bomb/Arson Squad Investigating Suspicious Package Found in Lemon Grove

The package was found this morning at a strip mall in the 6900 block of Federal Boulevard.

Trial for Man Accused of Assaulting Couple in Lemon Grove Postponed

The trial for Wyatt Kirk Bradley, 21, was to start today but has been moved to May 29.

Sheriff's Blotter: Assaults, Cruelty to a Child, and Threat to a School Among Recent Crimes Reported

The incidents the Lemon Grove Sheriff's reported were pulled from crimemapping.com.

Woman Pleads Guilty to Spring Valley Abduction

Deborah Ann Fowler, 46, will be sentenced to probation June 3.

Man Who Plead Guilty of Spring Valley Murder Gets 81 Years to Life

Arren William Dangler, 29 pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree murder in the June 15 death of Brian Keith Hammett.

Lemon Grove Tax Preparer Arrested in Arizona

Cynthia Lozano, 31, is accused of using her tax business to submit fraudulent federal income tax returns seeking bogus refunds.

All Lanes of I-8 Traffic Open as Crews Finish Work on Multiple Brush Fires

La Mesa police says car sparking series of blazes may be cause, rather than arson.

Updated: Fires Shut Down I-8 from El Cajon to La Mesa

Heartland Fire is urging motorists to avoid the area because the freeway has been shut down.

Phony Cop Steals Spring Valley Man's Pot

The armed bandit entered the victim's home, pulled a gun, and demanded narcotics, authorities said.

Drug Possession, Burglaries, and a Threat to Terrorize Among Recent Crimes Reported

The incidents the Lemon Grove Sheriff's reported were pulled from crimemapping.com.

Woman Accused of Kidnapping Baby from Spring Valley Pleads Not Guilty

Deborah Ann Fowler, 46, was ordered held on $100,000 bail on child abduction charges for allegedly taking her 3-week-old niece from the care of the infant's grandmother without permission.

San Diego County DA Looking for Victims of Restaurant Payroll Scheme

The operators of the now closed State Street Grill face 21 felony counts related to an alleged ongoing payroll scheme.

Woman Found Safe After Going Missing from Lemon Grove

A woman who was recently reported missing has returned home safe, sheriff's officials and family tell Lemon Grove Patch.

Massive Search For Spring Valley Infant a Success; Lemon Grove Sheriff's Investigating

Anissa Von Goerlitz, 3 weeks old, had been reported missing about 11:15 a.m. by her grandmother, her legal guardian.

Teen Girl Escapes Kidnap Attempt in Spring Valley

The 17-year-old girl said one of the occupants called out, "Hey beautiful, need a ride?"

Suspicious Device Forces Closure of Lemon Grove Intersection

Federal Boulevard and College Avenue was closed while officials determined a device found there was a danger.

Spike Strips Help Catch Chase Suspect in Lemon Grove

The chase started late Tuesday night near downtown San Diego and ended in Lemon Grove, according to police.

Taking a Bite Out of Crime: Deputies Awarded for Recovering Stolen Cars

The Auto Theft Advisory Committee recognized deputies that recovered the most stolen vehicles in 2012.

Sheriff Seeking Public’s Help Finding ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Parolee

Alex Ruiz is wanted in connection with five robberies and is known to frequent Lemon Grove and Spring Valley.

Drug Possession, Burglaries, and Fraud Among Recent Crimes Reported

The incidents the Lemon Grove Sheriff's reported were pulled from crimemapping.com.

Northridge Kidnap Suspect May Be in County; Has Flaming Skeleton Tattoo

Tobias Dustin Summers may have fled to San Diego area and shaved his head, police say.

Lemon Grove Murder Suspect Due in Court Friday

Casey Michael Tschida, 32, has been charged in the Jan. 3 killing of 30-year-old Jennifer Krajnak.

Hells Angels Associate, Co-Defendant Sentenced in SD Meth Trafficking Probe

David Raymond Garcia and co-defendant Michael Ottinger Jr., sergeant-at-arms for the SD Hells Angels, allegedly 'used violent force and intimidation to control the meth trade in San Diego,' federal officials said.

Lemon Grove Freeway Briefly Closed in Road Rage Shooting Investigation

Police investigated a possible road rage case in Lemon Grove.

Hearing Postponed for Accused Lemon Grove Killers

A trial readiness hearing has been postponed until March 27 for the three defendants, but the trial is still set for May 6.

St. Patrick's Day Weekend DUI Crackdown Planned for Lemon Grove

San Diego County Sheriff's deputies plan to set up patrol checkpoints in several communities starting Friday.

SDSU Student Hit in Head with Beer Bottle

Campus police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect.

Rocket Launcher, 90 Firearms 'Bought' at Sheriff's 'Gifts for Guns' Event

The sheriff's department reports that the weapons will be melted for scrap metal, if they weren't stolen.

SD County Sex Offender Website Launched

Lemon Grove residents can sign up at SanDiegoCountySexOffenders.com, enter their zip code, and receive an email whenever a new registrant moves into their area.

Man Suspected of Freeway Shooting Arrested in Spring Valley

The alleged shooting took place on State Route 52 in the Tierrasanta area.

Suspects Sought in Spring Valley Knife Attack

One man was taken to a hospital with a cut to a forearm.

Trial Date Set for Man Charged with Beating Couple in Lemon Grove

Wyatt Kirk Bradley, 21, was arrested in November on suspicion of beating a couple collecting cardboard scraps behind Lemon Grove businesses along Broadway.

Man Accused of Killing Estranged Wife Removed from Courtroom

Armando Gabriel Perez is accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in a bathroom at San Diego City College.

Police Dog Takes Down Suspect Who Led Cops On Pursuit Through La Mesa

Adriana Alexis Martinez drove onto a nearby freeway and into La Mesa before heading back into El Cajon, the lieutenant said.

Suspect in Lemon Grove Murder Pleads Not Guilty

Casey Michael Tschida, 32, has been charged in the Jan. 3 killing of 30-year-old Jennifer Krajnak.

Suspect in Lemon Grove Murder to be Arraigned

Casey Tschida, 32, is a suspect in the death of a Jennifer Krajnak, who was found shot in the head on a Lemon Grove street last month.

Domestic Abuse or Murder? Helix Alum Ordered to Trial in Girlfriend’s Death

Roshawn Broadnax, a former track athlete, is accused of the July 2012 slaying of Deazjnae Banks.

Man Allegedly Used Christianmingle.com to Meet, Rape East County Woman

Investigators are trying to determine if Sean Patrick Banks, suspected of raping a La Mesa woman, might have targeted additional victims using the Christianmingle.com site.

Lemon Grove Pit Bull Mauling of 8-month-old Ruled Accidental

The boy, who was bit on the head in June 2012, died shortly after the pit bull attack, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

Police Seek Public's Help to Find Would-Be Kidnapper

The girl told police the man accosted her as she rode her bike in the 8600 block of Dallas Street about 6:15 p.m. Tuesday.