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 .

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 .

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.

Who Killed Arthur Jordan?

UP TO $1000 REWARD

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.

Death Investigation Assistance

UP TO $3500 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help with an incident that left a male deceased in the Otay Mesa West area of San Diego.

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at about 8:51 p.m., citizens called 911 to report finding a male down in the roadway at the intersection of Del Sol Boulevard and Beyer Way. Police and Fire personnel responded and discovered the male was suffering from a serious head injury. The male was not able to speak and there were no witnesses at the scene to indicate what happened to the male before he was found.

The male was transported to the hospital where he died on September 17, 2023, as a result of his injuries.

At this time, it is unknown how the male sustained the head injury. The male was Hispanic, 42-years-old, about 5’ 8” tall, 150 lbs., brown hair, and unshaven. He was wearing a black shirt, black sweatpants and was known to frequent the area.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation 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. 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 msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Information Wanted For Murder Suspect At Large

UP TO $1000 REWARD

Photos of Daniel Ethridge:

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Homicide Unit want your help in locating 34-year-old Daniel Ethridge who is wanted for a homicide that occurred in the City of Lemon Grove.

On Saturday March 18th, at approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies responded to a radio call of a shooting at the 2800 block of Lemon Grove Avenue. Deputies arrived in the area and located 39-year-old Gregory Moore, unconscious in a vehicle at the intersection of Lemon Grove Avenue and San Miguel Avenue.

Through their investigation, investigators have identified Daniel Ethridge as a suspect. Ethridge has an active arrest warrant for the homicide and is believed to be associated to a local street gang. Ethridge should be considered armed and dangerous.

Suspect’s Description:

Daniel Ethridge is a Black male, 34-years-old, 5’9” tall, weighs 165 lbs., has black hair, and brown eyes. Ethridge has prior convictions for assault with a deadly weapon and shooting into an inhabited dwelling.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department 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 www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Lieutenant Joseph Jarjura at (858) 285-6326 or email at Joseph.Jarjura@sdsheriff.org.

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

Who Killed Edwin Barrera & Gillian Aguilera

UP TO $1000

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the National City Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of 18-year-old Edwin Barrera and 16-year-old Gillian Aguilera.

On October 28, 2022, at about 11:35 p.m., the National City Police Department received numerous 911 calls regarding shots fired followed by two persons down in 1800 block of East 17th Street. Officers arrived on scene and performed life saving efforts on two victims who were struck by the gunfire. The victims were transported to local trauma centers by ambulance. Unfortunately, both succumbed to their injuries and died at the hospital.

Both victims, 18-year-old Edwin Barrera and 16-year-old Gillian Aguilera, had been attending a Halloween party at a residence before the incident. Detectives have been continuously investigating this case since it occurred and believe there are multiple additional witnesses that were at the scene and have not yet been identified or interviewed.

*** Photos of the victims can be found on page 2 of this release.***

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the National City Police Department at (619) 336-4457 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering 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.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the National City Police Department at (619) 336-4457 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering 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 Sergeant Ken Springer at (619) 336-4468 or email at kspringer@nationalcityca.gov.

• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to 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 .

Eight Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of Vaafuti Togiailua

UP TO $1000 Reward

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit and the Togiailua family are asking for the public’s help in solving the murder of Vaafuti Togiailua.

On November 5, 2014, at 6:40 a.m., Vaafuti Togiailua was shot in the 900 block of 26th Street in Golden Hill. He died several days later as a result of the shooting. The case remains unsolved. The San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit is looking for anyone with information to help solve this murder.

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.

Unsolved Murder of Miguel Castro

UP TO $10,000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Escondido Police Department’s Crimes of Violence Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for the murder of 17-year-old Miguel Castro which occurred nearly 23 years ago.

On January 31, 2000, at about 10:20 p.m., Miguel Castro was shot and killed while standing with a small group of teens in front of an apartment complex located at 451 E. Mission Avenue, in Escondido. Witnesses reported seeing a white 4-door Honda or Toyota at the corner of Hickory Avenue and Mission Avenue with three to four suspects inside the vehicle. Gun shots fired from the occupant(s) struck Miguel and one other male.

Crime Stoppers along with the City of Escondido and the family of Miguel Castro are offering a combined $10,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest in this case.

Victim: Miguel Castro

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the Escondido Police Department’s Tipline at (760) 743-8477, visit the Online Tip Form at https://www.police.escondido.org/ or 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) 839-4444.

• 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 .

18 Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of Salvador Mercado

$10,000 Reward Offered 

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are continuing to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of Salvador Mercado in the Palm City area of San Diego. 

On Saturday, November 16, 2003, at approximately midnight, 25-year-old Salvador Mercado was stabbed in the 800 block of Harris Avenue, where a house party had just broken up. He later died at a hospital as a result of his injuries. The case remains unsolved and investigators continue to look for eyewitnesses to this crime or anyone with information about the suspect responsible for this murder. 

***Please see the below link to view a SDPD Cold Case Unit video.*** 

https://youtu.be/o1aBaSfUqoE 

Anyone with information about 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. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward along with a $9,000 reward from Salvador’s family 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 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 marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org .

Homicide of Madhav Gupta

UP TO $1000 REWARD

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 38-year-old Madhav Gupta. 

Between September 1st, 2021 to September 2nd, 2021, Madhav Gupta was killed on the east sidewalk of 600 Third Avenue, in the downtown area of San Diego. San Diego Police Homicide Detectives are looking for witnesses or anyone with information on the case. 

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.

Who Killed Corneilius Donte Brown?

$10,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the La Mesa Police Department 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 Crime Stoppers $1,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in this case.*** 

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. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Greg Runge at (619) 667-7544 or email at grunge@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 Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org .

This Weeks Fugitive: Pedro Avalos

Pedro Avalos

DOB:  6/22/1989  (32)

Hispanic male

Brown hair  brown eyes

5’10” tall  150 lbs.

Pedro Avalos is wanted by the San Diego Fugitive Task Force for an outstanding felony warrant for first degree murder ($2,000,000 bail).  Avalos is known to frequent the North County area. 

Scripps Ranch Cold Case Homicide

$1000 REWARD

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 24-year-old Joseph William Bonno. 

On November 17, 1992, just after 10:30 p.m., the San Diego Police Department received a call of a man found shot in the parking lot of 10940 Scripps Ranch Boulevard. When police officers arrived, they found the victim (later identified as Joseph William Bonno) lying on the ground and had suffered a gunshot wound to his chest. Paramedics responded, but Bonno was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives responded to the scene and began investigating the incident. Detectives learned that Bonno, who lived in the apartment complex, was taking out the trash when he was shot. It appeared Bonno may have been checking on his vehicle when he was confronted by the suspect(s). Bonno was found by his vehicle with a trash bag nearby. 

Suspect(s) Description: 

Witnesses reported seeing a small, dark colored coupe style vehicle driving through the parking lot just before and after the shooting. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a late 80’s, 2-door Toyota Celica, and is shiny black in color. The vehicle may have had a modified muffler, which made the vehicle sound louder. There appeared to be two individuals inside the vehicle and the passenger was described as being an Asian male, 18 to 19-years-old, with black spiked hair. 

Please click on the following link to view a SDPD Cold Case Unit Video: 

https://youtu.be/guR1kuKrFmw 

Anyone with information about 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. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@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. 

WANTED: Person of Interest Sheila CAMARENA

Up to $1000 Reward

San Diego County Crime Stoppers is working with investigators from the San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit and is asking for assistance from the public in locating Sheila Camarena (25-years-old).

Sheila Camarena is a person of interest in the homicide which occurred on September 18, 2020 at 4400 Euclid Avenue. Sheila Camarena should be considered armed and dangerous.

Sheila Camarena is a Hispanic female, 25-years-old, 5’5” tall, 170 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. Sheila Camarena is also known to dye her hair blonde and/or red.

Anyone with information on the location of Camarena 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.

Unsolved Homicide of Leah Worley

$1,000 Reward Offered

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 responsible for the murder of 31-year-old Leah Capaal Worley. 

On June 25, 2020, at 10:28 p.m., the San Diego Police Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a possible stabbing victim in the 4300 block of Home Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a victim later identified as 31-year-old Leah Capaal Worley, who had apparent trauma to his upper torso. Personnel from San Diego Fire-Rescue responded to the scene and began providing medical aid to Worley. Worley was transported to a local hospital and underwent emergency surgery. Unfortunately, Worley eventually succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. 

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating the incident. Investigators learned the incident had occurred in the area of 4600 Home Avenue and that Worley had drove himself to the location where he was found by officers. Investigators continue to search for potential witnesses to this incident and urge anyone with information about this murder to contact them. 

Suspect’s Description: 

The suspect in this case is described as a Black male who was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt. 

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. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@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. 

Unsolved Murder of 15-Year-Old Male

Victim 15-year-old Devin

$6000 REWARD OFFERED

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Chula Vista Police Department’s Crimes of Violence Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for the murder of 15-year-old Devin. 

On Friday, January 31, 2020, at about 10:30 p.m., a birthday party was held in the 900 block of Maria Way in Chula Vista. Per partygoers, an argument between two teenagers turned into a physical fight that moved out to the street. At one point during the fight, 15-year-old Devin, who was not initially in the argument, was seen trying to help a friend being attacked by several young men. When Devin jumped in, he was stabbed multiple times in his upper body. Devin stumbled away and fell to the ground. The suspect group fled immediately in at least two unknown vehicles. Upon the Chula Vista Police Department receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls, officers and medics responded to the scene. Officers detained and interviewed several partygoers who provided limited information about the incident and suspects. Two arrests were made unrelated to the stabbing itself. 

Devin was bleeding and unconscious when officers arrived. He was transported to UCSD Medical Center with critical injuries. On Sunday, February 16th, in the early morning, Devin succumbed to his injuries and passed away with his family at his side. Devin had just turned 15 in November. 

From the time of the incident, investigators have been attempting to contact all attendees of the party in hopes of gathering information that will help identify the suspects involved in the stabbing. The suspect group is believed to have consisted of eight to fifteen people, mostly young men but also women. All were described as either Hispanic or White, between the ages of 17-20. 

***The victim’s father (Lee Griffiths) will be available to speak with the media today at 10:00 a.m. in the front of the Chula Vista Police Department Headquarters located at 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.***

The Chula Vista Police Department is asking for anyone who attended the party who has not been contacted by investigators, to call and provide a statement. Investigators also believe there is a likelihood witnesses would have used their cell phones to record the fight. CVPD is asking anyone with information, video of the incident or working exterior cameras around the 900 block of Maria Way to contact the Chula Vista Police Department at (619) 691-5074 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send an anonymous web or mobile app tip. Crime stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward in addition to the victim’s family reward of $5,000 to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. 

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Lt. Dan Peak at (619) 585-5670 or email at dpeak@chulavistapd.org . 

• 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 . 

Suspect(s) Wanted in Spring Valley Homicide

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit want the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 59-year-old Kenneth Love II. 

On June 2nd just after 11:00 p.m., Deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station responded to 8721 Troy Street in Spring Valley for a shooting in front of a marijuana dispensary. When they arrived, they found a security guard had been shot. Deputies rendered aid until relieved by the San Miguel Fire Department. 59-year-old Kenneth Love II was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The Sheriff's Homicide Unit is investigating the incident. Detectives are seeking the public's help with information about who committed the crime and the circumstances which led to Love's murder. 

***The victim’s family is now offering a $3,000 reward in addition to Crime Stoppers’ $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.***  

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect(s) is asked to call Detective April Gaines with the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330 or via email at April.Gaines@sdsheriff.org. You can also call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit 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 Lieutenant Thomas Seiver at (858) 285-6330 or via email at Thomas.Seiver@sdsheriff.org. 

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

One Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Homicide of Randy Taing

UP TO $1000 REWARD

Victim Randy Taing

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are continuing to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 58-year-old Randy Taing.

On April 5, 2019, at approximately 11:46 a.m., the San Diego Police Communications Center received a 911 call about a male who had been physically assaulted and burglarized while inside his own residence, which was located on the 4100 block of Ashford Street. When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered the male (later identified as Randy Taing) was not breathing. Officers began CPR until they were relieved by San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel. Taing was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Due to the nature of the incident and the injuries observed to Taing’s body, the San Diego Police Homicide Unit was called to the scene and began to investigate. Detectives discovered that Taing, who was the owner of the Rose Donuts store, was alone in his residence when one or more unknown suspects burglarized it. Detectives believe Taing was physically assaulted during the burglary and a safe was stolen during the incident.

On April 8, 2019, Randy Taing succumbed to his injuries. There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information about 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. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@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. 

El Cajon Homicide

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and Detectives with the El Cajon Police Department’s Crimes of Violence Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 41-year-old, Tony Montantes. On March 16th, 2020 at approximately 9:55 PM, Tony Montantes was standing on the sidewalk in the area of E. Main St. and S. First St. in El Cajon when an unknown suspect fired several gunshots at him. As a result, Montantes was struck multiple times. Despite life saving measures by El Cajon Police Officers, paramedics and hospital staff, Montantes was pronounced deceased. The suspect(s) were last seen fleeing the area in a vehicle. At this time, no other information is known about the vehicle involved.

Anyone with additional information is as asked to call Detective Latinette with the El Cajon Police Department’s Crimes of Violence Unit at (619) 579-3348 or email at tlatinette@cityofelcajon.us; or Detective Sandoval at (619) 579-5748 or email at jsandoval@cityofelcajon.us. You may also contact 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 Lieutenant Soulard at (619) 593-5767 or email at rsoulard@cityofelcajon.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 Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.