Reward Increase for the Unsolved Murder of Gregory “Izik” Ruffin Jr.

$55,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 22-year-old Gregory “Izik” Ruffin Jr.

On February 24, 2019, at approximately 11:11 p.m., San Diego Police Officers along with San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel responded to a report of a person down in the 300 block of 47th Street in San Diego. Officers found 22-year-old Gregory “Izik” Ruffin Jr. lying on the sidewalk and was suffering from apparent trauma to his upper body. Life-saving measures were attempted, but were unsuccessful. Ruffin Jr. was pronounced deceased at the scene. San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating the incident. Detectives are trying to determine the circumstances which led to the victim’s death.

***The California Governor’s Office is offering a $50,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. The victim’s family is offering a

$4,000 reward in addition to Crime Stoppers’ $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.***

***A link to view a video about this case can be found below.***

https://youtu.be/Lvk815FpBFo

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Stephen Shebloski at (619) 531-2275 or email at sshebloski@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castillero@sdsheriff.org.

Suspects Wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Central Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred in the Downtown area.

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 11:56 p.m., a blue colored, early 2000’s Chevrolet Corvette was driving erratically eastbound on 1100 J Street, in downtown San Diego. The Corvette lost control and struck a parked Kia Forte. The Corvette’s passenger side headlight cover came off the vehicle, as well as a plastic piece of the front fender. The owner of the Kia observed the incident via surveillance cameras and walked out to the scene to inspect the damages. The Corvette was occupied by a male driver and a female passenger. The male driver got out of the vehicle and tried to push the Corvette off the parked car, at which point the female passenger got into the driver’s seat of the Corvette.

The owner of the Kia attempted to exchange insurance information. The male driver entered the passenger’s side of the Corvette and told the female suspect to “run over” the owner of the Kia and flee the scene. The female suspect intentionally struck the victim by driving the Corvette into him. The victim was carried on the hood for several blocks before falling off the vehicle. The suspects were last seen driving eastbound on J Street at a high rate of speed. The victim sustained serious injuries including a fractured ankle and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

Suspects’ Descriptions:

The male suspect was described as possibly being Hispanic, approximately 25 to 35- years-old, medium to heavy build, with dark slicked back hair.

The female suspect was described as possibly being Hispanic, approximately 25 to 30-years-old, thin build, with long dark colored curly hair, and brown eyes.

Vehicle Description:

The suspects’ vehicle is believed to be a blue colored, early 2000’s model Chevrolet Corvette C5. The vehicle is missing the passenger’s side headlight cover, a blue piece of the passenger’s side front fender, and may have white paint transfer on the passenger’s side front panel.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects or the suspects’ vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Central Division at (619) 744-9536 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit

www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Sergeant Dean Thomas at (619) 744-9510 or email at dmthomas@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castillero@sdsheriff.org.

Suspect Wanted for Felony Hit and Run

Up to $1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a female pedestrian with severe injuries in the Oak Park neighborhood in the City of San Diego.

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at about 6:07 p.m., a 41-year-old female pedestrian was hit by an unknown vehicle in the southbound lanes of 3000 54th Street. The driver of the vehicle did not identify themselves and fled the scene. After the initial collision, the victim remained in the street along the center median and may have been struck by other vehicles.

Video evidence shows the suspect’s vehicle is possibly a light-colored small van or SUV. Detectives are asking for any information regarding the identification of the suspect or suspect’s vehicle. Detectives are also asking for any witnesses who may have seen the collision or events surrounding the collision to come forward.

Suspect’s Vehicle Description:

The vehicle description is unknown, but possibly a light-colored small van or SUV. It could have minor to moderate damage to its driver’s side.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call the SDPD’s Traffic Division detective at (858) 573-5002 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Victoria Houseman at (858) 573-5067 or email at vhouseman@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castilllero@sdsheriff.org.

Two Year Anniversary of the Murder of Abram Santos

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators with the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 37-year-old Abram Santos.

On February 13, 2022, just after 5:00 p.m., the California Highway Patrol Border Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a possibly deceased person just off the roadway at southbound I-805 at the 43rd Street off-ramp in the Mountain View area. When Highway Patrol Officers arrived at the scene, they found a male (later identified as 37-year-old Abram Santos of San Diego) down in the brush with apparent trauma to his upper body. San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel arrived on scene, but unfortunately, Santos was pronounced deceased at the scene.

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were notified of the death and assumed the investigation. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding Santos’ death, but detectives believe he was killed elsewhere, and his body was left at this location.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call SDPD’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Stephen Shebloski at (619) 531-2275 or email at sshebloski@pd.sandiego.gov .

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castillero@sdsheriff.org .

Who Killed Corneilius Donte Brown?

San Diego County Crime Stoppers, the La Mesa Police Department, and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for the murder of 22-year-old Corneilius Donte Brown.

On April 24th, 2021, at approximately 12:26 a.m., the La Mesa Police Department received several 911 calls of gunshots heard in the area of 4300 Echo Court, in La Mesa. Officers arrived within four minutes and located a gunshot victim (later identified as Corneilius Donte Brown) inside the residence at 4306 Echo Court # A.

Brown was suffering from gunshots to his upper body and was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, Brown succumbed to his injuries and died during surgery at the hospital.

According to witnesses who were inside the apartment, Brown was shot when he answered an unexpected knock at the front door. Upon opening the door, Brown encountered two suspects. One of the suspects fired multiple shots at Brown. The suspects ran southbound on Echo Court and then eastbound on Echo Drive.

Suspects’ Description:

Both suspects were described as Black males, wearing ski masks and black hooded sweatshirts.

***The victim’s family is offering a $9,000 reward in addition to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers and $5,000 from NCIS for any information that leads to an arrest in this case.***

*** Photos of Corneilius Donte Brown can be found below. ***

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-7533 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. Additionally, information can also be submitted to the NCIS Southwest Field Office at (619) 556-1364, through the NCIS Tips app, or at www.ncis.navy.mil.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Katy Lynch at (619) 667-7566 or email at klynch@cityoflamesa.us

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castillero@sdsheriff.org .

Suspects Wanted for Vehicle Burglaries and Credit Card Fraud

UP TO $1000 Reward

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Northwestern Division are asking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspects responsible for vehicle burglaries in which the suspects used the victim’s credit cards for fraudulent purchases.

On November 11, 2023, at 2:20 p.m., three vehicles were burglarized while parked at the Veteran’s Cemetery located at 5795 Noble Drive, in the City of San Diego. The suspects stole various items and purses from inside the vehicles. The suspects used the stolen credit cards to make multiple fraudulent purchases at the Walmart located at 1550 Leucadia Boulevard and the Shell gas station located at 1580 Leucadia Boulevard in the City of Encinitas. The fraudulent charges amounted to approximately $3,500.

Investigators located surveillance video which captured a white 2013 Lexus ES model in the area. It also captured an unknown male inside of the Walmart and another unknown male at the Shell gas station pump.

Suspects’ Description:

Suspect #1 is described as a White male with black glasses wearing a dark colored plaid button-up shirt and dark colored pants. Suspect #2 is described as a White male wearing a dark colored hat, white long sleeve t-shirt and dark colored pants.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Northwestern Division at (858) 523-7039 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Officer Theresa Pappert at (858) 523-7039 or email at Npappert@pd.sandiego.gov or Detective Rene Holley at (858) 642-3735 or email at Rene.Holley@va.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castillero.@sdsheriff.org .

Suspect(s) Wanted for Shooting

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Carlsbad Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and suspect(s) that fled a shooting in the City of Carlsbad.

On December 13, 2023, at about 9:16 p.m., officers from the Carlsbad PoliceDepartment responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Alga Road between El Fuerte Street and Xana Way. Additional callers reported hearing gunfire. Responding officers located a single vehicle collision with one occupant, who had suffered a

gunshot wound.

Officers later discovered a second occupant of the vehicle, also struck by gunfire. The second occupant left the area with a third uninjured occupant of the vehicle prior to police arrival. Both other occupants were located at a nearby area hospital. None of the injuries were life threatening. None of the identified occupants associated with the vehicle were Carlsbad residents. Evidence suggests that the victims’ vehicle was fired upon from a second vehicle and this case may be gang related.

Detectives are requesting any assistance from the community in locating any/additional witnesses, victims, or evidence regarding this shooting.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Carlsbad Police Department, Detective Chris Collier at (442) 339-5569 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Lieutenant Eric Kovanda at (442) 339-2146 or email at eric.kovanda@carlsbadca.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at

  (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at emilio.castillero@sdsheriff.org .

Suspect Wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Southeastern Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for an assault with a deadly weapon on a 20-year-old male while he was sitting inside an MTS trolley car.

On November 1, 2023, at about 1:44 p.m., the victim and suspect were on the eastbound MTS trolley car, just before the 62nd Street/Encanto trolley stop. The suspect started to cause a disturbance and confronted the victim for an unknown reason. The suspect then punched the victim in his face. After the fight, the victim sat down facing away from the suspect. The suspect used a metal water bottle to strike the victim two times on his face. The suspect left on foot from the 62nd Street/Encanto trolley platform. The victim sustained a fractured orbital, a broken nose, swelling and bruising to his face.

Suspect’s Description:

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 28 to 32-years-old, 5’6” tall, and 165 lbs. He was wearing a white beanie, white t-shirt, brown pants, and white sneakers. He possibly had three dots tattooed under his left eye and an unknown tattoo on his left forearm.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call SDPD’s Southeastern Division at (619) 527-3517 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Sgt. Ed McGuire at (619) 527-3512 or email at emcguire@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov.

Suspect Wanted for Burglary of Vietnamese Temples

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Mid-City Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for entering and casing multiple Vietnamese temples in the City Heights and Southeastern San Diego area.

On September 14, 2023, between 7:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m., an unknown male suspect entered five different Vietnamese temples in the City Heights and Southeastern San Diego area. During one of the incidents, the suspect broke into and stole an undisclosed amount of cash from a lockbox. During the other incidents, the suspect appeared to be casing the interior of the temples but was escorted out by staff.

Suspects’ Description:

The suspect is described as a Black male, 40 to 45-years-old, 6 ft. tall, weighs approximately 240 lbs., wearing a black t-shirt, tan shorts, and black sandals. The suspect's vehicle is described as a newer model Volkswagen SUV.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call SDPD’s Mid-City Division at (619) 516-3064 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to A/Detective Gregory Coleman at (619) 516-3064 or email at gcoleman@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov .

Suspect Wanted for Fatal Hit and Run

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a male pedestrian with fatal injuries in the North Park area of San Diego.

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at about 7:15 p.m., a 42-year-old male pedestrian was hit by an unknown vehicle as he walked across Utah Street just south of Polk Avenue. The male pedestrian was seriously injured and died six days later. The involved vehicle fled the scene southbound on Utah Street.

Parts left at the scene had markings indicating they came from a 2017-2022 Hyundai Ioniq. Detectives are asking the public for any information regarding the identification of the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle.

Vehicle Description:

Based on parts left at the scene, the suspect’s vehicle is possibly an unknown color 2017-2022 Hyundai Ioniq with a missing trim piece between the driver’s “A” pillar and the driver’s side mirror as shown in the attached photo. There should also be damage to the driver’s side front headlight and possibly dents and a cracked windshield on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call the SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 573-5002 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Marcelo Populin at (858) 495-7843 or mpopulin@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov .

Suspect Wanted for Felony Hit and Run

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a pedestrian with fatal injuries in the Lincoln Park area of San Diego.

On Saturday, November 4, 2023 at about 7:09 p.m., a 57-year-old male was struck by a vehicle in the 300 block of N. 47th Street. The male was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The vehicle that struck the male fled the scene northbound on N. 47th Street.

Vehicle Description:

White, older model (possibly early 2000’s), Ford, F250, extra cab pickup truck. The truck may have had an “A” frame-type rack in the bed. The truck will likely have some damage to the front bumper, grille and hood area.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 495-7823 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Marcelo Populin at (858) 495-7843 or mpopulin@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov .

Wanted Fugitive: David Edward Wallace

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers is working with investigators from the San Diego Fugitive Task Force and is asking for assistance from the public in locating David Edward Wallace (30-years-old). Wallace is wanted for an outstanding felony warrant for the charges of kidnapping and auto theft. Wallace is known to frequent the Bonita, Spring Valley, and Imperial Beach area.

David Wallace is a White male, 30-years-old, 6’3”, 170 lbs., and has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information on the location of Wallace should call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

Who Killed Phoutone “Taun” Lothirath?

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Escondido Police Department’s Cold Case Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 30-year-old Phoutone “Taun” Lothirath.

On Halloween night, October 31, 1995, at 10:20 p.m., Phoutone “Taun” Lothirath was shot multiple times in the chest and back. This occurred at Lothirath’s residence, 1228 S. Upas Street, Escondido, CA.

The suspect posed as a trick-or-treater, by knocking on the residence door. Lothirath’s 10-year-old son, Eddy, answered the door. As Eddy turned around to get candy from the table, the suspect entered the residence, ordered Eddy to the back of the house and murdered Lothirath. The suspect wore a bandana partially covering his face.

The suspect fled the residence courtyard and was seen by a witness running to the alley. A dark blue or black import vehicle, similar to a Toyota, was observed leaving the alley directly after the shooting.

Evidence collected at the scene indicated two guns were used, one to murder Lothirath and a second to shoot into the residence from outside the front window. This could point to a second suspect being present during the murder. Further investigation suggested the suspect was probably known to Lothirath.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the Escondido Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (760) 839-4974 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Suzanne Baeder at (760) 839-4984 or

  email at sbaeder@escondido.org .

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531- 1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov .

Suspect Wanted for Fatal Hit and Run

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a male motorcycle rider with severe injuries and his female passenger with fatal injuries in the Tierrasanta area of San Diego along the border with the City of Santee.

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, at about 7:24 p.m., a 65-year-old male and a 68-year-old female were hit by an unknown vehicle while the male was operating a three-wheeled motorcycle. They were southbound on West Hills Parkway at the intersection with Carlton Oaks Drive. The force of the collision caused the motorcycle to veer off the roadway and down into a ravine. The rider and passenger were ejected from the motorcycle causing serious injuries to the male and fatal injuries to the female. The driver of the other vehicle did not identify themselves and fled the scene.

Video evidence shows the suspect vehicle stopped briefly south of the collision scene. Two other vehicles were flagged down by a good Samaritan/witness to assist at the scene. Those two vehicles and the possible suspect vehicle left as first responders arrived. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in contacting the citizen’s who stopped to help at the scene so a statement can be taken about the other vehicles and people around the vehicles that stopped. Detective’s also ask for any information regarding the identification of the suspect(s) or suspect vehicle.

Vehicle Description: The vehicle description is unknown, but possibly a dark SUV or sedan. It could have light to moderate damage to its right side but is also unknown.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call the SDPD’s Traffic Division Detective at (858) 573-5002 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Marcelo Populin at (858) 495-7843 or mpopulin@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Suspect Wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Northern Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for stabbing a 21-year-old male while he was sitting and asleep inside an MTS trolley car.

On October 22, 2023, at about 5:00 p.m., an unknown adult female stabbed a male while he was asleep inside an MTS trolley car, which was stopped at the Nobel Trolley Station, located at 3449 Nobel Drive, San Diego. The victim exited the trolley and flagged down MTS security for help. The suspect remained on the trolley and was last seen exiting the trolley at the UTC stop. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The victim suffered several injuries to his chest as a result of being stabbed. The victim is expected to survive.

Suspect’s Description:

The suspect is described as a Black female, 25 to 35-years-old, 5’5” to 5’9” tall, medium build, wearing a red sweater, red sweatpants, and black sneakers. The suspect has short dark colored hair and was wearing a black head covering.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call SDPD’s Northern Division at (858) 552-1718 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to A/Detective Alberto Carrasco at (858) 552-1718 or email at acarrasco@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Who Killed Arminda Grangela Rodrigues da Silva Ribeiro?

UP TO $1000

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 29 year-old Arminda Grangela Rodrigues da Silva Ribeiro.

On June 13, 1973, at approximately 11:20 a.m., fishermen found the body of an unidentified female in the San Diego Bay between Laurel Street and the US Coast Guard Station. The woman’s body had been dismembered and placed into an orange suitcase and several plastic bags. For decades following her discovery, the female remained unidentified, but local investigators continued to devote efforts to solving the case. In 2020, the remains were exhumed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office to attempt to identify the victim through DNA.

With financial assistance from NaMus (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System), a private, forensic biotechnology company, Othram, was able to develop a DNA profile from the exhumed remains. Ultimately, this profile led to the identification of the victim as Arminda Grangela Rodrigues da Silva Ribeiro. Ribeiro would have been 29 years old at the time of her death.

Investigators have learned Ribeiro was born in Portugal. Her family emigrated to the Ironbound neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, which is home to a large Portuguese community. Ribeiro was married and had two children. She still has family in the Newark, New Jersey, area.

Investigators also learned that she worked at a trailer fabrication company in Newark at the time of her disappearance. It is unknown what connection Ribeiro may have had to San Diego. Police are seeking assistance in identifying the company she worked for in Newark, any potential connections she had to San Diego, or any information that might help investigators determine what happened to Ribeiro.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Jud Campbell at (619) 533-5752 or email at campbellj@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531- 1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Suspects Wanted for Homicide

UP TO $1000

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for a homicide in the Otay Mesa area near the U.S./ Mexico border fence.

On July 28 2023, at about 1:35 a.m., Cal-Fire firefighters located a gunshot wound victim near the base of the border fence, approximately three miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. Sheriff's deputies were subsequently contacted to investigate the shooting. The victim of the shooting was transported to a local hospital and reported that he and his friend had crossed into the United States through a gap in the border fence earlier in the night. After crossing, they were contacted by a group of Hispanic males. The suspects asked the victim and his friend who they had paid to cross the border. When the victim informed the suspects they had not paid, he and his friend were forced to walk up a mountain, ordered to get on their knees and both were shot.

After the suspects left, the victim checked on his friend, but he was deceased. The victim walked along the border fence until running into Cal-Fire fire fighters. The suspects may be associated with the Hotel Libertad in Tijuana.

Description of suspects:

The only information on the suspects are composite sketches of three of the four Hispanic males involved.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Sergeant Tim Chantler at (858) 285-6330 or via email at Tim.Chantler@sdsheriff.org

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at Marcial.Lopez@sdsheirff.org.

Suspects Wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Central Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying an locating the suspects responsible for assaulting two males and a female in the Gaslamp area of San Diego.

On August 6, 2023, at about 1:03 a.m., four friends were walking on the 700 block of 6th Avenue. Two unknown suspects were walking south on the same block. Suspect # 1 (S1) and victim # 1 (V1) accidentally bumped shoulders. The victims continued walking and S1 and S2 turned around and confronted the victims. S1 placed both of his hands around V1’s neck and strangled him multiple times. V2 attempted to stop the fight and S2 then strangled V2 and pushed him to the ground. While V2 was on the ground, S1 attempted to kicked him in the face but V2 was able to block his foot. S1 then punched V3 in the face. Both suspects left the area before police arrived. V1 had complaint of pain to his neck area. V2 received medical treatment for back injuries and a concussion. V3 received medical treatment for a concussion and possible fractured skull.

Suspects’ Description:

Suspect # 1 (S1) is described as a Black male, late 20’s to early 30’s, tall, muscular build, wearing a grey shirt, jeans, white shoes, gold chain around his neck and eyeglasses.

Suspect # 2 (S2) is described as a Black male, late 20’s to early 30’s, heavy build, wearing a black dress shirt, black dress pants, black shoes, and eyeglasses.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspects is asked to call SDPD’s Central Division at (619) 744-9500 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to A/Detective Matthew Wilkin (619) 854-0088 or email at mwilkin@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Suspect Wanted for Fatal Hit and Run

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a 42- year-old female pedestrian with fatal injuries in the Alta Vista neighborhood of San Diego.

On Friday, September 22, 2023, at about 8:32 p.m., a 42-year-old female pedestrian was pushing a shopping cart in the street along the right shoulder of eastbound 5700 Division Street. An unknown vehicle traveling eastbound, hit the pedestrian and fled the scene. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. A witness described the vehicle as a dark 4-door vehicle.

Investigators were able to locate video and collected evidence at the scene, indicating that the suspect vehicle is a 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze.

Vehicle Description:

The vehicle is possibly a black 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The vehicle will be missing its right-side mirror and the plastic liner from inside the right front wheel well. There should be significant damage to the right front corner of the vehicle and its windshield.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 573-5002 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division Det. Sgt. Victoria Houseman at (858) 573-5067 or vhouseman@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Who Killed Arthur Jordan?

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 28-year-old Arthur Jordan.

On Wednesday, July 19, 2018, at around 12:30 a.m., Arthur Jordan was a passenger sitting inside a vehicle at 3000 Martin Avenue, in San Diego. An unknown dark sedan style vehicle drove by, and the occupant(s) fired numerous rounds into the victim’s vehicle. Arthur’s friends escaped the attack by quickly driving out of the area. They called 9-1-1 while attempting to drive Arthur to the hospital. Officers located Arthur and the victim’s vehicle at Park Boulevard and El Cajon Boulevard and rendered medical aid. Jordan was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Despite an exhaustive follow-up investigation, including numerous witness interviews and forensic analysis of evidence, the murder investigation of Arthur Jordan went cold. Investigators and the victim’s family are asking that anyone with information regarding this case to contact the San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Jud Campbell at (619) 533-5752 or email at campbellj@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531- 1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.