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Suspect: Eric Russell Andreasen
Charge: Murder
DOB: 02/25/1972
Court No.: CN260167
Prosecutor: Roy Lai
Defense: Vista Public Defender
Synopsis: He is charged with the stabbing murder of a vacationer in the parking lot of a strip mall in Oceanside.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Aug 17 2009 9:30AM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Edul Jinnah Azeez II
Co-defendant(s): Khoi L Bruster, Alvin Moreno Figuracion, Alvin Mamangun Timbol, Buzie G Weimer
Charge: Murder
DOB: 06/27/1974
Court No.: CD220467
Prosecutor: James Koerber
Defense: Michael Earle
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a Cold Case homicide of a UCSD professor in 1995.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jul 10 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Antoinette Marie Baker
Co-defendant(s): Jeffrey Edward Nelson, Luis Osborne
Charge: Torture
DOB: 05/20/1989
Court No.: CE286370
Prosecutor: Paul Greenwood
Defense: W. Allan Williams
Synopsis: Defendants are accused of kidnapping and elderly woman, locking her in the trunk of a car, and physically assaulting her.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Feb 25 2009 8:40AM, Department 8, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Peter Allan Battaglia
Charge: Aggravated Sexual Assault Of A Child
DOB: 08/08/1954
Court No.: CE276691
Prosecutor: Laura Tanney
Defense: Pamela G. Lacher
Synopsis: Accused of dozens of counts of molestation.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Appeal by the Defense, Feb 6 2009 9:00AM, ,
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Suspect: Franco Bernal
Co-defendant(s): Samuel Thomas McCauley Jr.
Charge: Murder
DOB: 10/20/1986
Court No.: CE266559
Prosecutor: Laura Tanney
Defense: George Osper
Synopsis: Defendants are accused of killing a clerk at a 7-11 during a robbery.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Appeal by the Defense, Apr 27 2009 9:00AM, ,
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Suspect: Steven Meredith Bimson
Charge: Lewd Act Upon A Child
DOB: 01/08/1944
Court No.: CD215542
Prosecutor: Wendy Mazzarella
Defense: Lisa Berman
Synopsis: Steven Meredith Bimson, 64, faces 30 counts, including committing a lewd act on a child under the age of 14.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, Jun 26 2009 9:00AM, Department 33, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Thomas Jeffrey Brooks
Co-defendant(s): Arlo Rene Elizarraraz
Charge: Murder
DOB: 11/16/1968
Court No.: CD217014
Prosecutor: Dino Paraskevopoulos
Defense: Gary Gibson
Synopsis: The defendant is a parolee charged with the murder of an 80-year-old man and encasing his body in concrete in a San Diego yard. Three roommates found the body in September while demolishing a large egg-shaped concrete form left in the North Park yard. Brooks pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and identity theft in connection with the slaying of Edward Clayton Andrews of Hemet, who died of asphyxiation. A special-circumstance allegation of murder for financial gain makes Brooks eligible for the death penalty.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Sep 21 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Larry Wayne Brown
Charge: Murder
DOB: 03/14/1963
Court No.: CS206990
Prosecutor: Claudine Ruiz
Defense: Ricardo Garcia
Synopsis: Defendant is charged with the murder of his girlfriend in their RV parked at a Chula Vista campground and arson for allegedly setting it on fire in December 2006. He was later arrested after a high-speed pursuit in the East County.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 19 2009 8:30AM, Department 15, San Diego Superior Court, South County Division, South County Regional Center
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Suspect: Khoi L Bruster
Co-defendant(s): Edul Jinnah Azeez II, Alvin Moreno Figuracion, Alvin Mamangun Timbol, Buzie G Weimer
Charge: Murder
DOB: 09/21/1976
Court No.: CD220467
Prosecutor: James Koerber
Defense: Melinda Sanchez
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a Cold Case homicide of a UCSD professor in 1995.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jul 10 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Matthew Brian Bush
Charge: Battery On School /park/hospital Grounds
DOB: 02/08/1986
Court No.: C289115
Prosecutor: Samantha Greene
Defense: Gregory Daniels
Synopsis: Four misdemeanor battery charges have been filed against former San Diego Padres player Bush in connection with an incident at Granite Hills High School. Bush is accused of assaulting Granite Hills students during a lacrosse practice on February 4th, 2009.
Custody Status: Notification letter sent
Next Court Date: Misdemeanor Readiness Hearing, Jul 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 4, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Maria Candida Capa
Co-defendant(s): Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Larry Smith, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 07/29/1964
Court No.: CD217898
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Ashley Abaņo
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a foreclosure fraud scam which operated in San Diego County from 2007 through 2008 and gained national attention. Victims of the foreclosure scam were falsely told that "land patents" would protect their properties from foreclosure. Many of those solicited by the fraudsters were members of the San Diego Filipino Community.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jun 15 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Maria Candida Capa
Co-defendant(s): Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 07/29/1964
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Jeff Carver
Synopsis:
Custody Status: OC
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 10:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Abram Anthony Carabajal
Co-defendant(s): Shirin Zarrindej
Charge: Perjury Under Oath
DOB: 03/04/1957
Court No.: CN259352
Prosecutor: Jeffrey Dort
Defense: William Mueller
Synopsis: Charges have been filed against a California Highway Patrol Officer who conspired to have a traffic violation dismissed in exchange for sexual favors from a woman he cited for speeding. Defendant Carabajal is charged with three felony counts including perjury, conspiracy to obstruct justice and accepting a bribe from defendant Zarrindej.
Custody Status: Surrendered
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jun 25 2009 8:50AM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Eric Carlson
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 12/22/1962
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense:
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Jun 9 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Virgelia C. Carlson
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 03/31/1968
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense:
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Jun 9 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Ryan Paul Carnell
Charge: Harmful Matter Sent With Intent Of Seduction Of Minor
DOB: 12/29/1980
Court No.: CD219824
Prosecutor: Nicole Cooper
Defense: Thomas Warwick
Synopsis: The former Westview High School wrestling coach is accused of providing pornography and marijuana to a 16-year-old girl.
Custody Status: Released on bail
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jul 16 2009 1:15PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Robert Steven Carson
Charge: Murder
DOB: 06/07/1967
Court No.: CE271918
Prosecutor: John Rice
Defense: Ricardo Garcia
Synopsis: A registered sex offender is accused in the murder of a Santee woman.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Aug 7 2009 8:30AM, Department 12, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Omar Arce Castaneda
Charge: Possession For Sale Of A Controlled Substance
DOB: 05/19/1971
Court No.: CD213366
Prosecutor: Shawn Tafreshi
Defense: Vikas Bajaj
Synopsis: Defendant is a suspected gang member from Pamona who was arrested as part of Operation Sudden Fall at San Diego State University
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, Dec 16 2008 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jose Maurice Castenada
Co-defendant(s): Maria Razo
Charge: Murder
DOB: 08/31/1984
Court No.: CN196581
Prosecutor: Lucille Weismantel
Defense: Allen Bloom
Synopsis: Defendants are charged with the torture murder of the two-year-old son of defendant Razo.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, May 7 2009 9:00AM, Department 20, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: James Lewis Charles
Charge: Child Abuse - Felony
DOB: 02/10/1979
Court No.: CD218000
Prosecutor: Nicole Cooper
Defense: Vikas Bajaj
Synopsis: A 29-year-old Marine accused of shaking and dropping his infant son, causing brain injuries.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Aug 13 2009 8:30AM, Department 10, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Vanna Chheuni
Co-defendant(s): Tommy Nguyen, Kevin Keith Sellers Jr.
Charge: Kidnap For Specific Felony Crime
DOB: 03/08/1979
Court No.: CD216892
Prosecutor: Rachel Cano
Defense: Albert Bradley
Synopsis: Defendants are accused of breaking into a San Diego home, dousing five people with lighter fluid and robbing them. Sellers is also charged with the rape of the woman who owned the house.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Sep 16 2009 8:30AM, Department 31, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Linda Faye Coleman
Charge: Murder
DOB: 01/25/1960
Court No.: CD207615
Prosecutor: Marisa Di Tillio
Defense: Megan Marcotte
Synopsis: Mother accused of murdering her foster child.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Sep 15 2009 8:30AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jose Domingo Compre
Co-defendant(s): Meki Walker Gaono Jr, Penifoti Taeotui
Charge: Murder
DOB: 08/28/1990
Court No.: CN222540
Prosecutor: Thomas Manning
Defense: Mary Attridge
Synopsis: Meki Gaono is accused of shooting Oceanside Police Officer Dan Bessant. Gaono, 17, is a member of a Samoan gang. He's been charged as an adult with murder and two counts of attempted murder in the case. Bessant, 25, was helping with a routine traffic stop on Arthur Avenue and Gold Drive on Dec. 20 when he was hit by a bullet that came from half a block away.
Penifoti is also charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder in the case.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Mar 4 2008 9:00AM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Maxwell Harrison Corn
Co-defendant(s): Dennis Mickjal Potts
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit An Act Injurious To Public
DOB: 02/24/1984
Court No.: CD211145
Prosecutor: Per Hellstrom
Defense: Allen Bloom
Synopsis: Potts is charged with the murders of his 10-month-old son and the boy's mother in 2006.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 10 2009 9:00AM, Department 27, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Enrique Flores Coronado
Charge: Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated
DOB: 05/13/1977
Court No.: CS224365
Prosecutor: Cally Bright
Defense: James McMahon
Synopsis: Defendant is accused of DUI and causing a crash that killed two brothers.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam Readiness, Jul 29 2009 8:30AM, Department 16, San Diego Superior Court, South County Division, South County Regional Center
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Suspect: Julianne Marie Cummings
Charge: Murder
DOB: 04/17/1959
Court No.: CE241470
Prosecutor: S. Hannah
Defense: Kathleen Coyne
Synopsis: Defendant was driving erratically on Interstate 8 headed westbound when she hit the victims' vehicle. There were four passengers in the victims' vehicle. Victim, Toni Autry was the back left side passenger and died as a result of her injuries.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jun 4 2010 8:30AM, Department 12, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Heather Marie D'Aoust
Charge: Murder
DOB: 06/08/1993
Court No.: CD213773
Prosecutor: Rick Clabby
Defense: Paul Pfingst
Synopsis: The defendant is charged as an adult with the May 2008 murder of of her mother when the defendnat was 14 years old.
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 55, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Eleno Tomines Delacruz
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 07/17/1951
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Joe Cox
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 10:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Nanie Soriano Delacruz
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 07/09/1951
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: San Diego Alternate P.d.
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 10:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Kurt Walter Donsbach
Charge: Treating The Sick/afflicted Without A Certificate
DOB: 12/01/1935
Court No.: CD219947
Prosecutor: Gina Darvas
Defense: Thomas Warwick
Synopsis: Donsbach was arrested and charged for practicing medicine without a license and supplying patients with supplements containing non-FDA-approved drugs. An investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and District Attorney's Office led to the arrest. Kurt Walter Donsbach, 73, of Bonita, is charged with 11 felony counts including treating patients without a license, misbranding drugs for sale, grand theft, unlawfully dispensing drugs as a cure for cancer and falsely representing a cure for cancer. If convicted, he faces up to six years in state prison.
Custody Status: OC
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam Readiness, Jul 21 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Arlo Rene Elizarraraz
Co-defendant(s): Thomas Jeffrey Brooks
Charge: Accessory After The Fact
DOB: 07/17/1989
Court No.: CD217014
Prosecutor: Dino Paraskevopoulos
Defense: Steven Wadler
Synopsis: The defendant is a parolee charged with the murder of an 80-year-old man and encasing his body in concrete in a San Diego yard. Three roommates found the body in September while demolishing a large egg-shaped concrete form left in the North Park yard. Brooks pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and identity theft in connection with the slaying of Edward Clayton Andrews of Hemet, who died of asphyxiation. A special-circumstance allegation of murder for financial gain makes Brooks eligible for the death penalty.
Custody Status: OC
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Sep 21 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Octavio Escatel
Co-defendant(s): Joel Edgardo Garcia, Diego Gil, William Jeffrey Hutchings, Shawna Marie Landis, Xiaoke Li, Edgar Martinez, Stephen Paul Maurer, Rose Mary Napoli, Alex Olmos
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 09/03/1979
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Marcee Chipman
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Jun 5 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Alvin Moreno Figuracion
Co-defendant(s): Edul Jinnah Azeez II, Khoi L Bruster, Alvin Mamangun Timbol, Buzie G Weimer
Charge: Murder
DOB: 12/04/1978
Court No.: CD220467
Prosecutor: James Koerber
Defense: Anthony Hernandez
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a Cold Case homicide of a UCSD professor in 1995.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jul 10 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Deanna Sherelle Fridley
Charge: Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated
DOB: 03/17/1984
Court No.: CN240315
Prosecutor: Brenda Daly
Defense: James R. Boyd
Synopsis: Defendant is charged with gross vehicular manslaughter for a fatal crash near Pala that killed two North County couples.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Sep 14 2009 8:45AM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Joel Edgardo Garcia
Co-defendant(s): Octavio Escatel, Diego Gil, William Jeffrey Hutchings, Shawna Marie Landis, Xiaoke Li, Edgar Martinez, Stephen Paul Maurer, Rose Mary Napoli, Alex Olmos
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 04/06/1983
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Joe Cox
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Rafael Garcia
Co-defendant(s): Ryan Jett, Esteban Nunez, Leshanor Thomas
Charge: Murder
DOB: 09/21/1989
Court No.: CD217464
Prosecutor: Jill Dicarlo
Defense: Paul Pfingst
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Oct 5 2009 9:00AM, Department 56, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Margarita Capistrano Gaviola
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Larry Smith, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 09/02/1961
Court No.: CD217898
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Nicholas Depento
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a foreclosure fraud scam which operated in San Diego County from 2007 through 2008 and gained national attention. Victims of the foreclosure scam were falsely told that "land patents" would protect their properties from foreclosure. Many of those solicited by the fraudsters were members of the San Diego Filipino Community.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jun 15 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Margarita Capistrano Gaviola
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 09/02/1961
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Nicholas Depento
Synopsis:
Custody Status: OC
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 10:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Diego Gil
Co-defendant(s): Octavio Escatel, Joel Edgardo Garcia, William Jeffrey Hutchings, Shawna Marie Landis, Xiaoke Li, Edgar Martinez, Stephen Paul Maurer, Rose Mary Napoli, Alex Olmos
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 11/21/1950
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Peter Liss
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Aug 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Virgil Gordon
Charge: Murder
DOB: 09/12/1935
Court No.: CD200263
Prosecutor: David Berry
Defense: Paul Pfingst
Synopsis: Defendant is a dance hall owner accused of fatally shooting an unarmed man with a .357-caliber Magnum at close range near the end of a birthday party. He was arrested in July 2006 following the shooting death
of 39-year-old Silverio Rivera-Cruz, a married father of two. The victim was the brother of the person who rented the hall for a Quinceanera, a party to celebrate a girl's 15th birthday.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, Jun 29 2009 9:00AM, Department 58, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: John Nicholas Gunther
Co-defendant(s): Katherine Elizabeth Petersen
Charge: Murder
DOB: 01/09/1980
Court No.: CE286830
Prosecutor: John Philpott
Defense: Sandra Resnick
Synopsis:
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jul 8 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Amer Hirmes Hana
Charge: Attempted Grand Theft Of Personal Property
DOB: 01/27/1973
Court No.: CD214156
Prosecutor: Christine Ryan
Defense: San Diego Public Defender
Synopsis: The defendant was arrested in June 2008 during a multiple county sting operation by California Lottery investigators targeting store owners and clerks who allegedly defrauded unsuspecting lottery customers.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Proof of Compliance Hearing, Jan 6 2009 1:30PM, Department 29, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Maria Haro
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 02/13/1971
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: James Pasto
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Dania Yesenia Haros
Charge: Murder
DOB: 09/05/1984
Court No.: CN238723
Prosecutor: Kelly Mok
Defense: Vista Public Defender
Synopsis: A 23-year-old woman accused in the bludgeoning death of her 4-year old foster daughter.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Jul 16 2009 9:30AM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Brandon Allen Hayes
Co-defendant(s): Jeffrey Carl Reed, Jaime Vargas Rios
Charge: Murder
DOB: 06/06/1982
Court No.: CE290952
Prosecutor: Kurt Mechals
Defense: Barton Sheela
Synopsis: Defendants Hayes and Reed are charged with the murder of Hayes' 73-year-old grandmother during a robbery in her mobile home.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Aug 25 2009 8:40AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Terry Lee Herron
Co-defendant(s): Maurice Antoine Simmons
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 03/02/1966
Court No.: CD217338
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: San Diego Alternate P.d.
Synopsis: The defendants are charged in a real estate fraud scheme in which they filed deeds as part of a so-called religious order.
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Jul 16 2009 9:00AM, Department 31, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Christina Noel Howell
Charge: Child Abuse - Felony
DOB: 12/20/1986
Court No.: CN247539
Prosecutor: Keith Watanabe
Defense: Karsten Boone
Synopsis: Defendant is charged with poisoning her 2-year-old son with liquid drain cleaner.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Jul 9 2009 8:50AM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: William Jeffrey Hutchings
Co-defendant(s): Octavio Escatel, Joel Edgardo Garcia, Diego Gil, Shawna Marie Landis, Xiaoke Li, Edgar Martinez, Stephen Paul Maurer, Rose Mary Napoli, Alex Olmos
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 06/02/1946
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Frank Birchak
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Marc Exter Jernigan
Charge: Murder
DOB: 03/11/1967
Court No.: CE258695
Prosecutor: Jill Schall
Defense: Christopher Plourd
Synopsis: Defendant is charged in the 1986 multiple stabbing murder of his ex-girlfriend's mother in her La Mesa home. Cold Homicide Division investigators linked him through DNA evidence found at the crime scene.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Mar 2 2010 9:00AM, Department 17, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Ryan Jett
Co-defendant(s): Rafael Garcia, Esteban Nunez, Leshanor Thomas
Charge: Murder
DOB: 02/01/1986
Court No.: CD217464
Prosecutor: Jill Dicarlo
Defense: Terry Zimmerman
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Oct 5 2009 9:00AM, Department 56, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Nelia Jose
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 04/19/1944
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense:
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Jun 9 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Meki Walker Gaono Jr
Co-defendant(s): Jose Domingo Compre, Penifoti Taeotui
Charge: Murder
DOB: 02/04/1989
Court No.: CN222540
Prosecutor: Thomas Manning
Defense: William (bill) Stone
Synopsis: Meki Gaono is accused of shooting Oceanside Police Officer Dan Bessant. Gaono, 17, is a member of a Samoan gang. He's been charged as an adult with murder and two counts of attempted murder in the case. Bessant, 25, was helping with a routine traffic stop on Arthur Avenue and Gold Drive on Dec. 20 when he was hit by a bullet that came from half a block away.
Penifoti is also charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder in the case.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, Feb 17 2009 8:50AM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Anita Marie Kaczmarczyk
Co-defendant(s): Mark Kaczmarczyk
Charge: Lewd Act Upon A Child
DOB: 03/03/1965
Court No.: CD218395
Prosecutor: Harrison Kennedy
Defense: Donald Levine
Synopsis: Defendants are charged with molesting children at their Mission Valley daycare center.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Oct 20 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Mark Kaczmarczyk
Co-defendant(s): Anita Marie Kaczmarczyk
Charge: Lewd Act Upon A Child
DOB: 08/28/1951
Court No.: CD218395
Prosecutor: Harrison Kennedy
Defense: Gerald Smith
Synopsis: Defendants are charged with molesting children at their Mission Valley daycare center.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Oct 20 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Virginia Prieto Kelly
Charge: Grand Theft Of Personal Property
DOB: 05/20/1935
Court No.: CD219811
Prosecutor: Christine Ryan
Defense: Thomas Matthews
Synopsis: Defendant is charged with the theft of thousands of toys from the Toys For Tots organization while she was president of the Latino Foster Parents Association of San Diego County.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Jul 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: James Kurtenbach
Charge: Murder
DOB: 02/12/1961
Court No.: CE286557
Prosecutor: Fiona Khalil
Defense: Kerry Steigerwalt
Synopsis: The defendant is charged with 11 felonies stemming from a fire in October 2008 that killed his employee and destroyed his house in Ramona.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Sep 17 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Gregory Leathan Kwok
Charge: Assault With A Deadly Weapon On A Peace Officer/fireman
DOB: 10/15/1960
Court No.: CN254163
Prosecutor: Katherine Flaherty
Defense: William Wolfe
Synopsis:
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Jun 15 2009 1:30PM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Shawna Marie Landis
Co-defendant(s): Octavio Escatel, Joel Edgardo Garcia, Diego Gil, William Jeffrey Hutchings, Xiaoke Li, Edgar Martinez, Stephen Paul Maurer, Rose Mary Napoli, Alex Olmos
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 12/01/1971
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Timothy Scott
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Cathy Lexin
Co-defendant(s): Ronald Lee Saathoff, John Anthony Torres, Mary Elizabeth Vattimo, Teresa Aja Webster, Sharon Kay Wilkinson
Charge: Conflict Of Interest - Specified Officials
DOB: 12/21/1950
Court No.: CD190930
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Nicola Hanna
Synopsis: Six former and current members of the San Diego City Employee Retirement System Board of Trustees are charged with felony conflict of interst following an 11-month investigation. The defendants are Ronald L. Saathoff, John A. Torres, Sharon K. Wilkinson, Cathy Lexin, Mary Vattimo and Terri A. Webster. Each has been charged with felony counts of Government Code 1090. On July 11, 2002 The SDCERS Board of Trustees voted to approve and accept an amended version of a City of San Diego proposal which deferred a percentage of City of San Diego employer contributions and avoided the City's obligation to make a balloon payment to SDCERS as negotiated under the terms of a prior City agreement. The amended proposal included a negotiated enhanced retirement benefits agreement between the City of San Diego and three of the City of San Diego Employee bargaining unions. These unions included the San Diego Fire Fighter's Local 145; Municipal Employees Association; and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 127. Each of the trustees named in this criminal action voted in favor of this proposal and personally benefited as a result of their involvement with the amended proposal.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Oct 23 2009 9:00AM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Xiaoke Li
Co-defendant(s): Octavio Escatel, Joel Edgardo Garcia, Diego Gil, William Jeffrey Hutchings, Shawna Marie Landis, Edgar Martinez, Stephen Paul Maurer, Rose Mary Napoli, Alex Olmos
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 06/14/1963
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Rena Wallenius
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Carmina Erica Lopez
Charge: Lewd Act Upon A Child
DOB: 02/17/1976
Court No.: CS226067
Prosecutor: Leonard Trinh
Defense: Robert Boyce
Synopsis: The defendant is an elementary school teacher charged with having sex with a boy she met when he was her student.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Oct 1 2009 8:30AM, Department 16, San Diego Superior Court, South County Division, South County Regional Center
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Suspect: Shelley Mathew Malil
Charge: Attempted Murder
DOB: 12/23/1964
Court No.: CN249433
Prosecutor: Steven Carver
Defense: Mathew Roberts
Synopsis: The defendant is charged with the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend at her San Marcos home in August 2008. The victim suffered about 20 stab wounds before being rescued by friends and neighbors.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Sep 9 2009 9:30AM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Edgar Martinez
Co-defendant(s): Octavio Escatel, Joel Edgardo Garcia, Diego Gil, William Jeffrey Hutchings, Shawna Marie Landis, Xiaoke Li, Stephen Paul Maurer, Rose Mary Napoli, Alex Olmos
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 10/12/1978
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Matthew J. O'Connor
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Leanno A Martinez
Charge: Battery With Serious Bodily Injury
DOB: 07/06/1976
Court No.: CS228006
Prosecutor: Enrique Camarena
Defense: James Bishop
Synopsis: The Deputy Sheriff is charged with beating his fiance in a domestic violence attack.
Custody Status: Released on bail
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Jul 14 2009 2:00PM, Department 16, San Diego Superior Court, South County Division, South County Regional Center
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Suspect: Stephen Paul Maurer
Co-defendant(s): Octavio Escatel, Joel Edgardo Garcia, Diego Gil, William Jeffrey Hutchings, Shawna Marie Landis, Xiaoke Li, Edgar Martinez, Rose Mary Napoli, Alex Olmos
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 07/15/1955
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Jeff Carver
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Samuel Thomas McCauley Jr.
Co-defendant(s): Franco Bernal
Charge: Murder
DOB: 04/14/1984
Court No.: CE266559
Prosecutor: Laura Tanney
Defense: Daniel Mangarin
Synopsis: Defendants are accused of killing a clerk at a 7-11 during a robbery.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Appeal by the Defense, May 18 2009 9:00AM, ,
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Suspect: Anthony James Miller
Co-defendant(s): Jean Pierre Rices
Charge: Murder
DOB: 08/06/1985
Court No.: CE266581
Prosecutor: Glenn McAllister
Defense: Daniel Mangarin
Synopsis: Defendants are charged with the murders of two liquor store clerks in El Cajon. Rices is facing the death penalty of copnvicted. Miller faces life in prison without parole.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Aug 28 2009 1:30PM, Department 8, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Eddie Lopez Montanez
Co-defendant(s): Steve Lopez Montanez
Charge: Murder
DOB: 07/18/1962
Court No.: CD204723
Prosecutor: Jill Schall
Defense: Christopher Plourd
Synopsis: Defendants face the death penalty for the rape and murder of a woman in Golden Hill Park in 1986.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony PC 995 Motion Hearing, Jul 15 2009 1:30PM, Department 53, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Steve Lopez Montanez
Co-defendant(s): Eddie Lopez Montanez
Charge: Murder
DOB: 08/21/1957
Court No.: CD204723
Prosecutor: Jill Schall
Defense: Jeffrey Martin
Synopsis: Defendants face the death penalty for the rape and murder of a woman in Golden Hill Park in 1986.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 16 2009 10:30AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Rose Mary Napoli
Co-defendant(s): Octavio Escatel, Joel Edgardo Garcia, Diego Gil, William Jeffrey Hutchings, Shawna Marie Landis, Xiaoke Li, Edgar Martinez, Stephen Paul Maurer, Alex Olmos
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 07/21/1975
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Parwana Anwar
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jeffrey Edward Nelson
Co-defendant(s): Antoinette Marie Baker, Luis Osborne
Charge: Torture
DOB: 06/11/1989
Court No.: CE286370
Prosecutor: Paul Greenwood
Defense: Barton Sheela
Synopsis: Defendants are accused of kidnapping and elderly woman, locking her in the trunk of a car, and physically assaulting her.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Jul 17 2009 9:30AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Tommy Nguyen
Co-defendant(s): Vanna Chheuni, Kevin Keith Sellers Jr.
Charge: Kidnap For Specific Felony Crime
DOB: 07/19/1976
Court No.: CD216892
Prosecutor: Rachel Cano
Defense:
Synopsis: Defendants are accused of breaking into a San Diego home, dousing five people with lighter fluid and robbing them. Sellers is also charged with the rape of the woman who owned the house.
Custody Status: OC
Next Court Date: , , ,
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Suspect: Esteban Nunez
Co-defendant(s): Rafael Garcia, Ryan Jett, Leshanor Thomas
Charge: Murder
DOB: 01/21/1989
Court No.: CD217464
Prosecutor: Jill Dicarlo
Defense: C. Bradley Patton
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Oct 5 2009 9:00AM, Department 56, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Derelle Anthony Oliver
Charge: Murder
DOB: 10/03/1990
Court No.: CD217810
Prosecutor: Glenn Still
Defense: John Stathis
Synopsis: Defendant is charged in connection with the gang shooting death of two teenagers in Southeast San Diego.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Jul 21 2009 8:30AM, Department 31, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Alex Olmos
Co-defendant(s): Octavio Escatel, Joel Edgardo Garcia, Diego Gil, William Jeffrey Hutchings, Shawna Marie Landis, Xiaoke Li, Edgar Martinez, Stephen Paul Maurer, Rose Mary Napoli
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 08/13/1970
Court No.: SCD208810
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Stacie Patterson
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in connection with a huge real estate fraud scheme that was broken up in May 2008 after victimizing potentially 400 homeowners in San Diego County alone, with additional victims in other counties. There are many more victims throughout the state who have not yet come forward or do not yet realize they have been scammed. The defendants were allegedly engaged in a widespread foreclosure rescue scam by which they acquired grant deeds to homes in foreclosure based on untrue or misleading statements that their "land grant program" would prevent homeowners from losing their homes through foreclosure.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 21 2009 9:00AM, Department 18, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Edgardo Salazar Orcino
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Larry Smith, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 09/21/1951
Court No.: CD217898
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Scott Williams
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a foreclosure fraud scam which operated in San Diego County from 2007 through 2008 and gained national attention. Victims of the foreclosure scam were falsely told that "land patents" would protect their properties from foreclosure. Many of those solicited by the fraudsters were members of the San Diego Filipino Community.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jun 15 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Edgardo Salazar Orcino
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 09/21/1951
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Scott Williams
Synopsis:
Custody Status: OC
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 10:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Luis Osborne
Co-defendant(s): Antoinette Marie Baker, Jeffrey Edward Nelson
Charge: Torture
DOB: 11/13/1990
Court No.: CE286370
Prosecutor: Paul Greenwood
Defense: Steven Martinez
Synopsis: Defendants are accused of kidnapping and elderly woman, locking her in the trunk of a car, and physically assaulting her.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Jul 17 2009 9:30AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: John Villa Perdido
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 02/03/1956
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Vikas Bajaj
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Marinella Perdido
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 06/26/1960
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense:
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Jun 9 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Katherine Elizabeth Petersen
Co-defendant(s): John Nicholas Gunther
Charge: Receiving Stolen Property
DOB: 05/10/1989
Court No.: CE286830
Prosecutor: John Philpott
Defense: Christopher Plourd
Synopsis:
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jul 8 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Lawrence Phillips
Charge: Assault By Means Likely To Produce Great Bodily Injury
DOB: 05/12/1975
Court No.: CD193320
Prosecutor: Nicole Cooper
Defense: Zaki Zehawi
Synopsis: The defendant is a former NFL player charged with assaulting his girlfriend in a brutal domestic violence beating.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Aug 3 2009 9:00AM, Department 36, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Dennis Mickjal Potts
Co-defendant(s): Maxwell Harrison Corn
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit An Act Injurious To Public
DOB: 05/04/1984
Court No.: CD211145
Prosecutor: Per Hellstrom
Defense: Kerry Armstrong
Synopsis: Potts is charged with the murders of his 10-month-old son and the boy's mother in 2006.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Aug 10 2009 9:00AM, Department 27, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jorly Rapada
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 09/12/1954
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Jerry Leahy
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 10:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Maria Razo
Co-defendant(s): Jose Maurice Castenada
Charge: Murder
DOB: 04/18/1982
Court No.: CN196581
Prosecutor: Lucille Weismantel
Defense: Mary Attridge
Synopsis: Defendants are charged with the torture murder of the two-year-old son of defendant Razo.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Aug 21 2009 8:45AM, Department 20, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Jeffrey Carl Reed
Co-defendant(s): Brandon Allen Hayes, Jaime Vargas Rios
Charge: Murder
DOB: 01/15/1989
Court No.: CE290952
Prosecutor: Kurt Mechals
Defense: Thomas Carnessale
Synopsis: Defendants Hayes and Reed are charged with the murder of Hayes' 73-year-old grandmother during a robbery in her mobile home.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Aug 25 2009 8:40AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Jessica Parafina Refuerzo
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, Larry Smith, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 10/17/1953
Court No.: CD217898
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Charles Quirk
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a foreclosure fraud scam which operated in San Diego County from 2007 through 2008 and gained national attention. Victims of the foreclosure scam were falsely told that "land patents" would protect their properties from foreclosure. Many of those solicited by the fraudsters were members of the San Diego Filipino Community.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jun 15 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jessica Parafina Refuerzo
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 10/17/1953
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Charles Quirk
Synopsis:
Custody Status: OC
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 10:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Julie Alison Reynolds
Charge: Murder
DOB: 04/13/1972
Court No.: CD215235
Prosecutor: Jessica Schuster
Defense: Gary Gibson
Synopsis: Defendant allegedly smothers her newborn baby and places it in a backpack.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Jul 10 2009 9:00AM, Department 56, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jean Pierre Rices
Co-defendant(s): Anthony James Miller
Charge: Murder
DOB: 08/22/1981
Court No.: CE266581
Prosecutor: Glenn McAllister
Defense: Mark Chambers
Synopsis: Defendants are charged with the murders of two liquor store clerks in El Cajon. Rices is facing the death penalty of copnvicted. Miller faces life in prison without parole.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Aug 21 2009 1:30PM, Department 8, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Jaime Vargas Rios
Co-defendant(s): Brandon Allen Hayes, Jeffrey Carl Reed
Charge: Unlawful Take And Drive A Vehicle
DOB: 12/20/1976
Court No.: CE290952
Prosecutor: Kurt Mechals
Defense:
Synopsis: Defendants Hayes and Reed are charged with the murder of Hayes' 73-year-old grandmother during a robbery in her mobile home.
Custody Status: Notification letter sent
Next Court Date: Felony Arraignment on Complaint, Jul 8 2009 8:00AM, Clerk's Office, First Floor, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Jimmie Xray Robinson Jr.
Charge: Lewd Act Upon A Child 14 Or 15 Years Of Age
DOB: 05/21/1961
Court No.: CE287294
Prosecutor: Kelly McGeehan
Defense: George Cretton
Synopsis: The defendant is charged with molesting troubled boys he met while working as a minister and music teacher for several churches throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Restitution Hearing, Sep 4 2009 9:30AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Deric Ryals
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 02/05/1956
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense:
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Jun 9 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Ronald Lee Saathoff
Co-defendant(s): Cathy Lexin, John Anthony Torres, Mary Elizabeth Vattimo, Teresa Aja Webster, Sharon Kay Wilkinson
Charge: Conflict Of Interest - Specified Officials
DOB: 02/21/1948
Court No.: CD190930
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: R.j. (jerry) Coughlan, Jr.
Synopsis: Six former and current members of the San Diego City Employee Retirement System Board of Trustees are charged with felony conflict of interst following an 11-month investigation. The defendants are Ronald L. Saathoff, John A. Torres, Sharon K. Wilkinson, Cathy Lexin, Mary Vattimo and Terri A. Webster. Each has been charged with felony counts of Government Code 1090. On July 11, 2002 The SDCERS Board of Trustees voted to approve and accept an amended version of a City of San Diego proposal which deferred a percentage of City of San Diego employer contributions and avoided the City's obligation to make a balloon payment to SDCERS as negotiated under the terms of a prior City agreement. The amended proposal included a negotiated enhanced retirement benefits agreement between the City of San Diego and three of the City of San Diego Employee bargaining unions. These unions included the San Diego Fire Fighter's Local 145; Municipal Employees Association; and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 127. Each of the trustees named in this criminal action voted in favor of this proposal and personally benefited as a result of their involvement with the amended proposal.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Oct 23 2009 9:00AM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Thomas John Sadler
Charge: Sexual Battery By Restraint
DOB: 10/03/1960
Court No.: CD215216
Prosecutor: Jeffrey Dort
Defense: Michael Berg
Synopsis: A San Diego County Sheriff's Deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a woman under the color of authority.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Jul 23 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Pauletta Jasmin Santaua
Co-defendant(s): Gary Lee Whiteside
Charge: Lewd Act Upon A Child
DOB: 02/19/1988
Court No.: CD215259
Prosecutor: Matthew Greco
Defense: Daniel Cohen
Synopsis:
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Apr 27 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Kevin Keith Sellers Jr.
Co-defendant(s): Vanna Chheuni, Tommy Nguyen
Charge: Kidnap For Specific Felony Crime
DOB: 01/27/1979
Court No.: CD216892
Prosecutor: Rachel Cano
Defense: David A. Thompson
Synopsis: Defendants are accused of breaking into a San Diego home, dousing five people with lighter fluid and robbing them. Sellers is also charged with the rape of the woman who owned the house.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Sep 16 2009 8:30AM, Department 31, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Maurice Antoine Simmons
Co-defendant(s): Terry Lee Herron
Charge: Extortion
DOB: 06/22/1977
Court No.: CD217338
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Brian E. Watkins
Synopsis: The defendants are charged in a real estate fraud scheme in which they filed deeds as part of a so-called religious order.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Jul 16 2009 9:00AM, Department 31, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Larry Smith
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 01/30/1948
Court No.: CD217898
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Richard Berkon
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a foreclosure fraud scam which operated in San Diego County from 2007 through 2008 and gained national attention. Victims of the foreclosure scam were falsely told that "land patents" would protect their properties from foreclosure. Many of those solicited by the fraudsters were members of the San Diego Filipino Community.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Jun 15 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Larry Smith
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 01/30/1948
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Paul Pfingst
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Felony Bail Review, Jul 17 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Evan Mathew Stecklair
Charge: Harmful Matter Sent With Intent Of Seduction Of Minor
DOB: 12/20/1982
Court No.: CE290463
Prosecutor: Ronald Mendes
Defense: Paul Pfingst
Synopsis: The defendant is a teacher at Foothills Christian High School in El Cajon who is charged with sending lewd photos of himself to a 16-year-old student.
Custody Status: Released on bail
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam Readiness, Aug 6 2009 9:00AM, Department 2, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Penifoti Taeotui
Co-defendant(s): Jose Domingo Compre, Meki Walker Gaono Jr
Charge: Murder
DOB: 03/31/1990
Court No.: CN222540
Prosecutor: Thomas Manning
Defense: Wilfrid Rumble
Synopsis: Meki Gaono is accused of shooting Oceanside Police Officer Dan Bessant. Gaono, 17, is a member of a Samoan gang. He's been charged as an adult with murder and two counts of attempted murder in the case. Bessant, 25, was helping with a routine traffic stop on Arthur Avenue and Gold Drive on Dec. 20 when he was hit by a bullet that came from half a block away.
Penifoti is also charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder in the case.
Custody Status:
Next Court Date: Restitution Hearing, Jun 22 2009 1:30PM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Leshanor Thomas
Co-defendant(s): Rafael Garcia, Ryan Jett, Esteban Nunez
Charge: Murder
DOB: 12/30/1988
Court No.: CD217464
Prosecutor: Jill Dicarlo
Defense: Liesbeth Vandenbosch
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Oct 5 2009 9:00AM, Department 56, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Derlyn Ray Threats
Charge: Murder
DOB: 05/31/1981
Court No.: CN200010
Prosecutor: Patrick Espinoza
Defense: Wilfrid Rumble
Synopsis: Defendant is charged with the murder of his Vista neighbor during a burglary of her home. She was stabbed 70 times.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, Jul 30 2009 9:00AM, Department 22, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Alvin Mamangun Timbol
Co-defendant(s): Edul Jinnah Azeez II, Khoi L Bruster, Alvin Moreno Figuracion, Buzie G Weimer
Charge: Murder
DOB: 11/05/1976
Court No.: CD220467
Prosecutor: James Koerber
Defense: Marc Carlos
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a Cold Case homicide of a UCSD professor in 1995.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jul 10 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: John Anthony Torres
Co-defendant(s): Cathy Lexin, Ronald Lee Saathoff, Mary Elizabeth Vattimo, Teresa Aja Webster, Sharon Kay Wilkinson
Charge: Conflict Of Interest - Specified Officials
DOB: 03/11/1949
Court No.: CD190930
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Greg Maizlish
Synopsis: Six former and current members of the San Diego City Employee Retirement System Board of Trustees are charged with felony conflict of interst following an 11-month investigation. The defendants are Ronald L. Saathoff, John A. Torres, Sharon K. Wilkinson, Cathy Lexin, Mary Vattimo and Terri A. Webster. Each has been charged with felony counts of Government Code 1090. On July 11, 2002 The SDCERS Board of Trustees voted to approve and accept an amended version of a City of San Diego proposal which deferred a percentage of City of San Diego employer contributions and avoided the City's obligation to make a balloon payment to SDCERS as negotiated under the terms of a prior City agreement. The amended proposal included a negotiated enhanced retirement benefits agreement between the City of San Diego and three of the City of San Diego Employee bargaining unions. These unions included the San Diego Fire Fighter's Local 145; Municipal Employees Association; and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 127. Each of the trustees named in this criminal action voted in favor of this proposal and personally benefited as a result of their involvement with the amended proposal.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Oct 23 2009 9:00AM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Delores Troope
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 08/17/1945
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Thomas Gage
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Arraignment on Indictment, Jul 14 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Devonna Troope
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 03/28/1980
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Garrett Zelen
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 10:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Scott Thomas Tubbs
Charge: Possess Matter Depicting Person Under 18 In Sexual Conduct
DOB: 01/26/1971
Court No.: CD214621
Prosecutor: Matthew Greco
Defense: Tanya Weston
Synopsis: Tubbs is charged with possession of child pornography. He was arrested by the FBI during an investigation of Yahoo Groups Web site.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Aug 5 2009 1:30PM, Department 31, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Mary Elizabeth Vattimo
Co-defendant(s): Cathy Lexin, Ronald Lee Saathoff, John Anthony Torres, Teresa Aja Webster, Sharon Kay Wilkinson
Charge: Conflict Of Interest - Specified Officials
DOB: 08/09/1960
Court No.: CD190930
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: David Hahn
Synopsis: Six former and current members of the San Diego City Employee Retirement System Board of Trustees are charged with felony conflict of interst following an 11-month investigation. The defendants are Ronald L. Saathoff, John A. Torres, Sharon K. Wilkinson, Cathy Lexin, Mary Vattimo and Terri A. Webster. Each has been charged with felony counts of Government Code 1090. On July 11, 2002 The SDCERS Board of Trustees voted to approve and accept an amended version of a City of San Diego proposal which deferred a percentage of City of San Diego employer contributions and avoided the City's obligation to make a balloon payment to SDCERS as negotiated under the terms of a prior City agreement. The amended proposal included a negotiated enhanced retirement benefits agreement between the City of San Diego and three of the City of San Diego Employee bargaining unions. These unions included the San Diego Fire Fighter's Local 145; Municipal Employees Association; and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 127. Each of the trustees named in this criminal action voted in favor of this proposal and personally benefited as a result of their involvement with the amended proposal.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Oct 23 2009 9:00AM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Tina Louise Waider
Charge: Burglary
DOB: 03/22/1973
Court No.: CE290630
Prosecutor: Ronald Mendes
Defense: Frederick McClelland
Synopsis: Defendant is charged with stealing from lockers at a Santee gym.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam Readiness, Aug 5 2009 9:00AM, Department 2, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Rand Melville Washburn
Charge: Grand Theft Of Personal Property
DOB: 11/17/1943
Court No.: CD214896
Prosecutor: Kate Cutsinger
Defense: Knut Johnson
Synopsis: The son of an 82-year-old woman whose remains were found buried in the backyard of their Clairemont home, is charged with cashing her Social Security and pension checks for 16 years.
Custody Status: OC
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam Readiness, Jul 23 2009 1:30PM, Department 22, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Travis Chris Weber
Charge: Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated
DOB: 08/10/1964
Court No.: CE286244
Prosecutor: Gordon Davis
Defense: Russell Robinson
Synopsis: Defendant is accused of DUI resulting in an accident that hit and killed a bicyclist.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Jun 25 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Teresa Aja Webster
Co-defendant(s): Cathy Lexin, Ronald Lee Saathoff, John Anthony Torres, Mary Elizabeth Vattimo, Sharon Kay Wilkinson
Charge: Conflict Of Interest - Specified Officials
DOB: 04/22/1962
Court No.: CD190930
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Frank Vecchione
Synopsis: Six former and current members of the San Diego City Employee Retirement System Board of Trustees are charged with felony conflict of interst following an 11-month investigation. The defendants are Ronald L. Saathoff, John A. Torres, Sharon K. Wilkinson, Cathy Lexin, Mary Vattimo and Terri A. Webster. Each has been charged with felony counts of Government Code 1090. On July 11, 2002 The SDCERS Board of Trustees voted to approve and accept an amended version of a City of San Diego proposal which deferred a percentage of City of San Diego employer contributions and avoided the City's obligation to make a balloon payment to SDCERS as negotiated under the terms of a prior City agreement. The amended proposal included a negotiated enhanced retirement benefits agreement between the City of San Diego and three of the City of San Diego Employee bargaining unions. These unions included the San Diego Fire Fighter's Local 145; Municipal Employees Association; and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 127. Each of the trustees named in this criminal action voted in favor of this proposal and personally benefited as a result of their involvement with the amended proposal.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Oct 23 2009 9:00AM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Buzie G Weimer
Co-defendant(s): Edul Jinnah Azeez II, Khoi L Bruster, Alvin Moreno Figuracion, Alvin Mamangun Timbol
Charge: Murder
DOB: 12/07/1975
Court No.: CD220467
Prosecutor: James Koerber
Defense: Daniel Mangarin
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a Cold Case homicide of a UCSD professor in 1995.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jul 10 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Franklin James White
Charge: Discharging Firearm In A Grossly Negligent Manner
DOB: 12/18/1979
Court No.: CN248872
Prosecutor: Jeff Dusek
Defense: Richard Pinckard
Synopsis: Case involves an off-duty San Diego Police Officer charged in connection with the shooting of Rachel Silva and her son, Johnny during a road rage incident on March 15, 2008 in Oceanside.
Officer Frank White, who was off duty at the time of the shooting, is being charged with one felony count of gross negligent discharge of a firearm with two enhancements for great bodily injury, and one misdemeanor count of exhibiting a firearm. The charges carry a maximum penalty of nine years in prison. The boy was 8-years old at the time of the incident.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, May 28 2009 9:00AM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Gary Lee Whiteside
Co-defendant(s): Pauletta Jasmin Santaua
Charge: Lewd Act Upon A Child
DOB: 10/05/1943
Court No.: CD215259
Prosecutor: Matthew Greco
Defense: Barton Sheela
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Jul 7 2009 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Julita A. Whittingham
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Larry Smith
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 11/01/1961
Court No.: CD217898
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Geoffrey C. Morrison
Synopsis: Defendants are charged in a foreclosure fraud scam which operated in San Diego County from 2007 through 2008 and gained national attention. Victims of the foreclosure scam were falsely told that "land patents" would protect their properties from foreclosure. Many of those solicited by the fraudsters were members of the San Diego Filipino Community.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jun 15 2009 8:15AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Julita A. Whittingham
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 11/01/1961
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Heather Boxeth
Synopsis:
Custody Status: OC
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jul 20 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Sharon Kay Wilkinson
Co-defendant(s): Cathy Lexin, Ronald Lee Saathoff, John Anthony Torres, Mary Elizabeth Vattimo, Teresa Aja Webster
Charge: Conflict Of Interest - Specified Officials
DOB: 02/20/1950
Court No.: CD190930
Prosecutor: Stephen Robinson
Defense: Lisa Damiani
Synopsis: Six former and current members of the San Diego City Employee Retirement System Board of Trustees are charged with felony conflict of interst following an 11-month investigation. The defendants are Ronald L. Saathoff, John A. Torres, Sharon K. Wilkinson, Cathy Lexin, Mary Vattimo and Terri A. Webster. Each has been charged with felony counts of Government Code 1090. On July 11, 2002 The SDCERS Board of Trustees voted to approve and accept an amended version of a City of San Diego proposal which deferred a percentage of City of San Diego employer contributions and avoided the City's obligation to make a balloon payment to SDCERS as negotiated under the terms of a prior City agreement. The amended proposal included a negotiated enhanced retirement benefits agreement between the City of San Diego and three of the City of San Diego Employee bargaining unions. These unions included the San Diego Fire Fighter's Local 145; Municipal Employees Association; and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 127. Each of the trustees named in this criminal action voted in favor of this proposal and personally benefited as a result of their involvement with the amended proposal.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Oct 23 2009 9:00AM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Todd Andrew Wimler
Charge: Attempted Murder
DOB: 10/16/1962
Court No.: CE286270
Prosecutor: Chantal De Mauregne
Defense: Mark Kirkness
Synopsis: Defendant is accused of assaulting a 51-year old single mother and then setting her home on fire, causing severe burns to the victim.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Jul 21 2009 9:30AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Annette Yeomans
Charge: Fraudulent Appropriation By Clerk, Agent, Or Employee
DOB: 10/04/1957
Court No.: CN258611
Prosecutor: Anna Winn
Defense: Vista Public Defender
Synopsis: Defendant is charged with embezzling more than $10 million from a San Marcos cabinet making shop.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Jul 10 2009 1:30PM, Department 6, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Jeffrey David Yusim
Charge: Possession Of Marijuana For Sale
DOB: 07/01/1958
Court No.: CD216117
Prosecutor: Steven Walter
Defense: Paul Pfingst
Synopsis: The North County doctor is accused of dealing marijuana and dispensing medication without valid prescriptions.
Custody Status: Released on bail
Next Court Date: Arraignment on Information, Jul 14 2009 8:30AM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Shirin Zarrindej
Co-defendant(s): Abram Anthony Carabajal
Charge: Subordination Of Perjury Under Oath
DOB: 07/01/1960
Court No.: CN259352
Prosecutor: Jeffrey Dort
Defense: Vista Public Defender
Synopsis: Charges have been filed against a California Highway Patrol Officer who conspired to have a traffic violation dismissed in exchange for sexual favors from a woman he cited for speeding. Defendant Carabajal is charged with three felony counts including perjury, conspiracy to obstruct justice and accepting a bribe from defendant Zarrindej.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam, Jun 25 2009 8:50AM, Department 5, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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