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Strong-Arm Robbery at La Mesa Motel |
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Monday, 20 May 2013 06:13 |
On May 20, 2013, at approximately 2:27 AM, La Mesa Police were called to the Motel 6 at 7621 Alvarado Road regarding a robbery that had just occurred. Officers arrived and located a victim suffering minor injuries from being struck in the head by two unknown suspects. The victim reported he was robbed of his wallet and car keys by the two assailants.
The victim stated he was visiting a friend and walked out to his vehicle in the parking lot to leave. The victim reported he was approached from behind, struck over the head, and then knocked to the ground while he was trying to get into his vehicle. The suspects, who were described as African American males, both wearing dark hooded sweatshirts, took the victim’s property and ran towards a waiting vehicle parked on Alvarado Road. The suspects then fled the scene in that vehicle and were last seen driving east from the motel property.
There is no further description of the two suspects or their vehicle at this time. Anyone with further information related to this investigation is encouraged to call the La Mesa Police Department.
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Man Stabbed During Altercation |
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Sunday, 19 May 2013 05:21 |
On May 19th, at approximately 1:43 AM, the LMPD received a report of a stabbing that had occurred in the 7100 block of Waite Drive. When officers arrived, they found the 21 year old male victim lying near a sidewalk and rendered treatment. A perimeter was set up on the apartment and the suspect surrendered shortly after. During the investigation, it was discovered that an altercation between the suspect and his girlfriend had occurred prior to the stabbing. During that altercation, the suspect allegedly choked her until she lost consciousness and threw her against a closet. When she regained consciousness, the female called her mother, who came to the apartment with the female’s brother. The female victim did not require medical attention.
The brother and the suspect got into a verbal argument that turned physical inside the apartment. At some point, the suspect grabbed a knife and allegedly stabbed the brother in the chest and leg. The victim was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. According to the hospital, the victim is in critical but stable condition at this time. The suspect was arrested on the following charges and booked at San Diego County Jail.
Suspect: 28 year old Mark Hernandez Cervantes of San Diego
245(a)(1) PC- Assault with a Deadly Weapon
245(a)(4) PC- Assault with Intent to Cause Great Bodily Injury
273.5(a) PC- Domestic Violence
422 PC- Criminal Threats
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Saturday, 18 May 2013 11:14 |
The La Mesa Police Department, in partnership with Helix Charter High School, is conducting an intense alcohol awareness program called “Every 15 Minutes”, which will be held at Helix High School on Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st, 2013.
The program will involve students, parents, teachers, emergency response agencies, including police, fire and medical, and a variety of other local community organizations. The “Every 15 Minutes” program is an emotionally charged two-day program focusing on high school juniors and seniors, which challenges them to think about drinking, personal safety, and the responsibility of making mature decisions when lives are involved. The program’s name was derived from the fact that every fifteen minutes someone in the United States dies in an alcohol-related incident.
This program is made available by grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety and the California Highway Patrol.
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3 Men Arrested for Tagging Spree |
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Saturday, 18 May 2013 06:14 |
On 05/18/2013 at 12:01 AM, La Mesa Police arrested three men who were seen tagging in the downtown’s Village area.
Officers were initially called to the 8100 block of La Mesa Boulevard by a citizen who witnessed the tagging as it was occurring. A short time later, the suspect’s vehicle was seen driving nearby and was stopped for further investigation.
During the stop, officers recovered spray paint from the vehicle and discovered one man’s hands were spattered with paint. The witness was also able assist officers in positively identifying the three as the suspects in this investigation.
The suspects arrested were identified as 18 year old Jose Lopez of La Mesa, 19 year old Alex Avila of Spring Valley, and 18 year old Santino Castaneda of Chula Vista. Several buildings in the Village area were damaged as well as a restaurant at 70th Street and University Avenue.
Costs to clean up the tagging are not yet known, but are expected to be in the thousands of dollars. Police are also searching for additional victims related to this incident. The La Mesa Police Department works in partnership with the citizens in the community. This cooperation and partnership continues to enable proactive efforts at the apprehension of criminals.
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Police Activity - Grossmont Center |
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013 13:43 |
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Helicopter in area of Grossmont Center assisting El Cajon Police search for a Felony Warrant suspect.
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