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A man who shot another man to death in a drug related incident in Lincoln Park on Sunday was arrested and jailed on suspicion of murder, said San Diego police.

James Turner, 49, was taken into custody on Wednesday for the shooting death of 34 year-old Jaime Nicasio. According to San Diego police homicide Lt. Kevin Rooney, the shooting incident occurred in the 5000 block of Pelusa Street where drugs seemed to be involved.

The San Diego murder suspect was taken into custody after leaving his motel room on Hotel Circle North just before 6:00 p.m. for the slaying of Nicasio. He is being charged with one count of murder.

Man Suspected In Lincoln Park Shooting Jailed, San Diego 10 News.com, August 27,2009

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A jewelry store in San Marcos was robbed on Thursday; the thieves are still at large.

The San Marcos robbery happened shortly after 3:00 p.m. at the Jewelry and Repair Center at 311 Pleasant Way when the would be thief inquired about a pair of earrings, according to San Diego sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Jennings.

Soon after, the robber’s two accomplices entered the jewelry store; the first robber took out a handgun and forced a woman patron on to the floor while the other two thieves stole jewelry, diamonds and gold, putting the stolen items into plastic garbage bags

The three robbery suspects who got away were of Hispanic decent. They were said to be in their late twenties or thirties with an average build.

The stolen items that were reported from this San Marcos theft crime were diamonds, gold, jewelry, an undisclosed amount of money, personal checks and a cell phone.

3 Sought In San Marcos Jewelry Store Robbery, 10News.com,August 28,2009

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An investigation is underway of a woman visiting from out of town who reported that she was sexually assaulted in San Diego's Mission Beach.

A woman whose name has not been released told San Diego police she was assaulted sexually in an alley near the 700 block of Santa Barbara Place after two men drove her from Belmont Park. It was unknown if she got into their car freely or if she was taken.

The 39 year-old woman did not report the San Diego crime to authorities for several hours and could not supply information of the two men or the car they drove. She also waited a few hours before going to the hospital.

Police are investigating this sex crime for more information.

Woman Reports Mission Beach Sex Assault, San diego 6 The CW, August 13, 2009

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A San Diego home invasion robbery leaves a man in critical condition after being hit in the face with a pistol and a 10 lb dumbbell, said police.

The incident happened on Thursday around 11:00 p.m. in the garage in the 7100 block of Jacmar Avenue, according to San Diego police Officer Brad Ruff. The theft crime may have been a gang related drug crime, since there was marijuana and other drug paraphernalia found at the home.

Three men were apparently in the garage with the door open when a truck drove by very slowly with two men inside. The men in the garage closed the door, a little while later the suspects wearing black hoodies returned with a gun and demanded money from the men in the garage.

A 25 year-old man was taken to the hospital where he remains in critical condition after being hit in the face with a dumbbell and pistol whipped. The suspects ran away.

Victim Critically Injured During Home Invasion, San Diego 6 The CW, August 7, 2009

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A man from La Jolla was arrested on attempted murder charges for the stabbing of a man in Pacific Beach after an argument got out of control.

According to the San Diego Police Department, an argument turned into a violent attack when Agahan Alemdar, 23, allegedly stabbed a man in an apartment complex courtyard on Hornblend Street, on Monday just after 4:00 p.m. It is know known why the argument broke out.

On Tuesday the murder suspect, who is on an immigration hold, turned himself into the San Diego Police where he is being held at the George Bailey Detention Facility without bail.

The stabbing victim was taken to the hospital where he remains in stable condition with serious injuries to his neck.

According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, another stabbing attack took place in Imperial Beach when the bleeding victim dashed into a CVS pharmacy near Ninth Street, on Palm Avenue, Wednesday just before 11:45 p.m. to receive help. The two attacks were unrelated.

Man In Custody After Stabbing In Pacific Beach, 10News.com, August 6,2009

Stabbings in Pacific Beach & Imperial Beach, San Diego 6 The CW, August 6, 2009

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A transient who stole a steak knife from one downtown San Diego eatery and threatened to rob employees at another restaurant was gunned down by police when he refused to drop the weapon and instead approached the officer in an aggressive manor.

The San Diego shooting incident occurred in the Gaslamp District at Fourth and E Street on Monday around 4:30 p.m. after a transient stole a knife with a five inch blade from Greystone the Steakhouse and threatened staff workers. The thief approached another restaurant where he demanded money but was ignored.

When a police officer came up to the suspected thief and demanded that he drop the weapon, instead he became belligerent, according to Lt. William Stetson.

“The suspect refused and instead advanced on the officer in a menacing manner while creaming obscenities with the knife raised,” said Stetson. “The officer fired his handgun at the suspect. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.”

Homicide detectives are investigating the officer involved killing.

Police Shooting Of Man With Knife Downtown Investigated, News10.com, August 4, 2009

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A La Costa Man suspected of murdering his girlfriend turned himself into police on Saturday, according to a Carlsbad police lieutenant.

Jennifer Stark, 43, was found dead in her Carlsbad home by her son on Friday about 11:30 p.m. in the 6400 block of Camino Del Parque near Paseo del Norte, slashed to death.

According to friends of the slain woman, they said she worked as a certified shorthand reporter at the Vista courthouse. “She was a great person,” her ex-husband said sadly.

Around 4:30 a.m. Jonathan Scott French, 40, the alleged murder suspect turned himself into the Encinitas Sheriff’s station, and was arrested. The San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies found French’s vehicle earlier that night covered in blood stains.

French who is the accused in this Carlsbad murder case, was arrested on suspicion of murder and is incarcerated at the Vista Jail without bail. He is scheduled Tuesday for arraignment on one count of first degree murder.

La Costa Man Arrested In Killing Of Carlsbad Woman, 10news.com, August 3,2009

Woman found slain in Carlsbad duplex identified, Sign on San Diego, August 1, 2009

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