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Chula VIsta man sentenced to 138 months in prison for blowing up ATM machine

Chula VIsta man sentenced to 138 months in prison for blowing up ATM machine

Chad Lee Engel, 50, was sentenced to 138 months in prison for his part in detonating a California Coast Credit Union ATM, located at 4285 Ruffin Road in San Diego, on July 4, 2017; and an ATM located at a Chevron gas station, located at 9650 Miramar Road in San Diego on August 13, 2017.
Tips Sought in Armed Holdup at Nestor-Area Convenience Store

Tips Sought in Armed Holdup at Nestor-Area Convenience Store

Authorities reached out to the public today for help in identifying a woman who threatened a clerk with a pistol last month while robbing a Nestor-area convenience store.
German Shepard rescued from a deep well in Bonita

German Shepard rescued from a deep well in Bonita

Crews could lasso a rope around the German Shepard named Indy and lift him at around 6:45 p.m. 
SD County Medical Examiner identifies driver killed after crashing into several homes in Bonita

SD County Medical Examiner identifies driver killed after crashing into several homes in Bonita

Howard Jones, 68, of Bonita, crashed about 9:30 a.m. on Corral Canyon Road near County Vistas Lane.
Man suspected of attempted bank robbery in National City turns himself in

Man suspected of attempted bank robbery in National City turns himself in

The man who attempted to rob a Bank of America in National City surrendered himself to the Escondido Police Department on Tuesday, the FBI in San Diego announced. The attempted bank robbery took place on Jan.18 at around 4:30 p.m.
Homicide Investigation underway in Otay Valley Regional Park

Homicide Investigation underway in Otay Valley Regional Park

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.  
Woman fatally struck by two vehicles in Chula Vista

Woman fatally struck by two vehicles in Chula Vista

The collision happened on Thursday at about 6:43 P.M. Thursday at the 600 Block of Palomar street.
Man sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for blowing up two ATMs

Man sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for blowing up two ATMs

Chad Lee Engel, 50, of Chula Vista pleaded guilty to one count of bank burglary and conspiracy to commit bank burglary.
FBI Seeks Help in Identifying National City Bank Robbery Suspect

FBI Seeks Help in Identifying National City Bank Robbery Suspect

The suspect is described as a light-complected Hispanic male, approximately 6’ tall, slender with short dark hair, a goatee, and a mole on his left cheek. He is estimated to be in his late 30s to early 40s.
Larry Millete to stand trial in death of wife Maya Millete

Larry Millete to stand trial in death of wife Maya Millete

The 41-year-old defendant Larry Millete is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 14 in Chula Vista for trial.