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In San Diego’s Imperial Beach a woman who was shot in the face at her apartment is reported to be in serious condition, her boyfriend is in custody for the alleged violent assault.

The San Diego shooting incident occurred on Sunday just after 10:00 p.m. in the 1400 block of Holly Avenue, according to Lt. Dennis Brugos. No one at the South Bay apartment complex heard any gunshots or scene anything unusual.

The shooting victim was taken to UCSD Medical Center where she remains on life support in “grave” condition, said Brugos. Police investigators continued to search the surrounding neighborhoods all throughout the night.

Samuel Durwood Brians, 32, was finally found around 6:00a.m. the next morning on Evergreen Avenue. The suspected shooter was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder of his girlfriend and was booked into San Diego county jail where he is being held without bail. An arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday.

Man Accused Of Shooting Girlfriend In IB, 10News.com, November 30, 2009

Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting girlfriend in Imperial Beach, KFMB News 8, November 30, 2009

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A San Diego crime sweep that took place over the weekend in Escondido nets 56 people arrested, including sex offenders and others with warrants out for their arrest, said Escondido police.

The sweep that targeted individuals who could possibly commit a San Diego criminal offense during the holidays ran from Friday at 4:00p.m.and ended Saturday at 2:00 a.m. Affiliates from the California Department of Corrections, Sheriff’s Department, County Probation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the regional Auto Theft Task Force, and the state Alcohol Beverage Control worked in conjunction of the sweep.

Fifty-six people who were suspected of having felonies, misdemeanors or active warrants were taken into custody by police. 13 San Diego registered sex offenders were checked on as well as 100 people who had warrants or on probation. Seventy-five citations were issued and twenty-two cars were impounded by police, according to Lt. Chris Wynn.

If you are arrested for a crime, having the right San Diego criminal defense attorney to defend your case can be one of the most important decisions you make.

ESCONDIDO: 56 arrested in sweep , North County Times, November 15, 2009

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In Mission Valley a man and woman who were wanted for murder in West Virginia were taken into custody on Friday after being found hiding in the brush in the San Diego River.

San Diego police arrested 26 year-old Christopher Robey and 21 year-old Megan Titus after a police helicopter was used to find the couple suspected of homicide. Their car was found near Hotel Circle. According to the State Journal a description of the vehicle was given to San Diego police from the Clarksburg, West Virginia police.

The couple suspected of murder are being held without bail. Robey who was arrested on San Diego domestic violence charges not too long ago was taken to San Diego’s downtown Central Jail and Titus is being held at Las Colinas Detention Facility for women.

The couple will be extradited back to Clarksburg, West Virginia where police say they are wanted for questioning. If you are charged with a homicide crime in San Diego it is in your best interest to obtain an experienced San Diego criminal attorney to fight your case.

Couple wanted for murder in W. Va. arrested in Mission Valley, KFMB News 8, November 7, 2009

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