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Authorities saw a decrease in ghost gun seizures in 2022 than in 2021

Authorities saw a decrease in ghost gun seizures in 2022 than in 2021

Over the past four years, the Sheriff’s Department collected 647 ghost guns, representing a 277% increase from 2019 to 2021, but 2022 marked the first annual decrease over the past four years.
A 68 year-old man died after crashing into two homes in Bonita

A 68 year-old man died after crashing into two homes in Bonita

CHP is investigating the cause of the collision and the sequence of events that led to this fatal collision.
Preliminary Hearing for Larry Millete Continues

Preliminary Hearing for Larry Millete Continues

Larry Millete's cellphone activity was a focal point during the eighth day of preliminary hearing testimony
Woman seriously injured in Chula Vista hit and run crash

Woman seriously injured in Chula Vista hit and run crash

The hit and run took occurred just after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of F st. and Garret Avenue.
Man dies in Chula Vista rollover crash

Man dies in Chula Vista rollover crash

The man hit two unoccupied parked vehicles as it turned over, before coming to a full stop, according to authorities.
San Diego County's Sheriff Aims to Reduce In-Custody Deaths

San Diego County's Sheriff Aims to Reduce In-Custody Deaths

The region's prisons have the highest incarceration mortality statistics among the large prison systems in the State of California
Man sentenced to 16 years to life for killing wife in Chula Vista

Man sentenced to 16 years to life for killing wife in Chula Vista

A Chula Vista Superior Court sentenced John Partain, 65, who is convicted of second-degree murder in the slaying of his wife of more than 30 years, 74-year-old Billie Jean Partain.
Preliminary Hearing for Larry Milete is underway

Preliminary Hearing for Larry Milete is underway

Evidence will be presented and witnesses will testify in front of Judge Dwayne Morning over the course of up to three weeks in the Downtown San Diego courthouse during the hearing.
Son of 'El Chapo' arrested by Mexican authorities

Son of 'El Chapo' arrested by Mexican authorities

Mexican authorities announced Ovidio Guzmán's arrest days before the North American Leaders’ Summit, which will be held in Mexico City
San Diego County launches outreach campaign to raise awareness about the sex trafficking of boys

San Diego County launches outreach campaign to raise awareness about the sex trafficking of boys

Officials hope bringing attention to this issue will improve screening, identification, and services for boys who are victims of sex trafficking.