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March 16, 2007
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Pacific Beach peeper suspect arrested

Feb. 23 - A female Pacific Beach resident provided the critical piece of evidence – a photo – that led to the arrest of Eduardo Castillo Herrarte, 33, for a series of peeping and sexual assault incidents in the PB area. He is said to be linked to ten cases reported in the area since April 2006.

In a Feb. 15 news release, police said that in order to catch the suspect they were going to need the public’s help. They shared details of the case and released a brief description and sketch of the suspect. The next day, Detective Garrick Nugent received a call from the PB woman who had seen an individual who fit the description as recently as December.

It wasn’t the first time she'd seen Herrarte. The woman also reported an initial “peeping” activity in Feb. 2005, which resulted in an interview of Herrarte but no further action. After the initial incident and report, the resident took a photo of Herrarte engaged in peeping activity at a later date, which she was able to provide to detectives.


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Crime Scene Investigations

This is your chance! You are invited to our interactive Inside SDPD program on April 12, 2007, hosted by the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego Police Foundation. You will have the opportunity to learn about case-breaking investigative techniques, evidence collection, ballistics and fingerprint analysis. Try out the role of investigator as you help us solve a crime.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please contact us at (858) 453-5060 or email info@sdpolicefoundation.org.

Hwy 94 fatality might be homicide

Police believe the death of Filirican Torres, 24, which occurred Jan. 10, on highway 94 around 5:30 p.m., may not have been an accident. She was seen falling from a moving vehicle traveling eastbound near Euclid Avenue before she was hit by several other vehicles. Police believe the victim either fell or was pushed from a white boxy station wagon, similar in structure to the Toyota Scion. If you have any information about this tragic incident, please contact the Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS.

WARNING: Curb-painting scam

Mar. 1 - SDPD is warning residents about a curb-painting scam taking place in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Fliers are being distributed, without the permission of the City of San Diego, claiming that SDPD recommends you paint your address on your curb. The individuals distributing these filers have falsified the recommendation and are using the city's logo to extort monies.

Please note: you are not required to pay for such services if you did not agree to them in advance. If you are approached by these individuals, get a description and notify your local law enforcement agency.

Lives saved by K-9 Unit: Priceless!

We're proud of the efficiency and alternative to lethal force made possible by the SDPD Canine Unit. The cost of a trusted canine who serves to save lives is $8,500. These police service dogs typically work until they are about 8½ years old. Each year, 8 to 10 dogs retire and need to be replaced with the next generation of active duty dogs. The Foundation's K-9 Retiree Replacement Program is an ongoing need. Your gifts, large and small, ensure that young and eager dogs step up to take the place of those that reach retirement age. Donate now

Reward $10,000
Police looking for leads in
Rady home invasion

The combined reward being offered by Crime Stoppers and the Rady Family Foundation for information regarding the Feb. Rady home invasion in La Jolla has been increased to $10,000. If you have any information, please contact the police or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS immediately.

The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern or Hispanic male, approximately 5'8” tall and 165 lbs. The suspect convinced Mrs. Rady he was delivering important documents. When she opened the front door he forced his way into the home. He then tied up Mrs. Rady and the housekeeper, and waited until Mr. Rady arrived. The suspect used a taser to subdue Mr. Rady and tied him up as well. The suspect remained in the house for several hours and escaped with a small amount of cash.

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Close and lock all windows and doors while home or away. You create an environment that deters criminal activity!

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Murder suspect Garbarini

On Dec. 30, 2006, at 9:26 p.m., Ralph Garbarini entered Extraordinary Desserts, located at 2929 Fifth Avenue, and shot two customers. One of the customers, Michael Fineman, 44, died as a result of his injuries.

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Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Program

Our “Beyond the Headlines” luncheon is a great opportunity to get a feel for the successes and challenges of men and women who wear a bulletproof vest and badge to work everyday.

It's also an important fundraising event for the San Diego Police Foundation.

Join us for a dynamic program and see how you can help. Please plan to bring a friend or two and reserve your seats early. We hope to see you there!

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Double murder arrest

Anthony Torian, 21, and Deeshawn Broadnax, 20, were arrested in mid-Jan. by SDPD's Homicide and Street Gang Units for the Dec. 2006 murders of Brandon Hammond and Marcelles McElvaine, both 19 years old. The victims were standing at the 7600 block of Deep Dell Court when the suspects fatally shot them.

Murder suspect arrested

Homicide investigators completed six months of work with the arrest of Donnell Fulcher, 32, for the murder of 23-year-old Robert Rodriquez. In Sep. 2006, Rodriguez and his pregnant girlfriend were approached by Fulcher as they sat in their parked vehicle on Newton Avenue. He engaged them in brief conversation, and then shot them both. Rodriguez died from his injuries, his girlfriend recovered.

Arrests made in 2003 East Village murder

SDPD Homicide Unit made two arrests for the 2003 murder of 51-year-old Steve Mathis in East Village. The victim was found bound and beaten to death inside a room at Villa Harvey Mandel. In Dec. 2006, detectives arrested Dashawn Davis, 35, and booked her into Las Colinas Women's Detention Facility. In Jan. 2007, detectives transported Alton Finley, 51, from a Utah state prison and booked him into San Diego County Jail. Charges are pending against a third suspect who is currently incarcerated in California. All three suspects will be charged with murder.

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