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Nine people were taken into custody during a San Diego sex offender sweep that was to make sure that all prior sex-offenders were in compliance.

The California Attorney General’s office led the San Diego sex-crime sweep. The nine were arrested on parole and probation violations, drug paraphernalia and weapon possession charges. “Because of sex offenders’ propensity to re-offend, keeping tabs on them is crucial to protecting the public,” said Attorney General Jerry Brown. “As in many things, the price of safety is constant vigilance, and my office is committed to providing that,” he said.

The “Operation Watchdog” included over 100 officers from various local, state and federal agencies that combed the region to find out if prior sex offenders are abiding by all laws and residing at the addresses that are on record with law enforcement.

There are serious repercussions that may come with being accused of committing a San Diego sex crime. MosSex of the sexual crimes committed in San Diego are felony sex crimes.

Sex Offender Sweep Nets 9 Arrests, San Diego 6 the CW, July 15, 2010

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A boy, who was suspected of raping a 16 year-old girl in Escondido at gunpoint as she was walking to school, is to be charged as an adult.

Daniel Joseph Entzminger, 17, was arrested at Washington Park the day after the San Diego violent attack occured. A teenage girl was walking to school along a path near North Ash Street and East Valley Parkway around 8:30 a.m. when she noticed a male pass her. As she looked back at him, she saw him running toward her wearing a black ski mask and holding a gun. He caught up to her, held the pistol to her side and raped her in some bushes, according to Lt. Craig Carter.

According to prosecutor Patrick Espinoza, San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis had the choice of filing the San Diego criminal case in adult court or bring the case to juvenile court. “Because of the serious nature of the crime, because a handgun was used, because a 16-year-old girl was kidnapped on her way to school, that’s why we decided to charge the case as we did,” said Espinoza.

Entzminger pleaded not guilty to rape, robbery and aggravated kidnapping charges and could face a maximum of 50 years in prison if he is convicted. The defendant, who is being held on $1 million bail, is being charged as an adult under California’s “one strike law.”

Boy accused of raping girl on her way to school charged in adult court, KFMB news 8, July 14, 2010

ESCONDIDO: Teen rape suspect charged, faces life in prison, North County Times, July 14, 2010

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Outside an El Cajon Jack in the Box a man who threatened a pedestrian with a large hunting knife is shot by an El Cajon Police Officer after he ignored orders to drop the weapon and came after the officer, died from gunshot wounds.

Moses Jovid Muhammad, 56, was told to drop the knife he was wielding at a pedestrian by motorcycle Officer Nick Spreccho. When he didn’t drop the weapon and instead lunged after the officer, he was shot several times by Officer Spreccho.

The El Cajon shooting incident happened outside a Jack in the Box restaurant at second Street and Madison Avenue, according to El Cajon police Lt. Mark Coit. The Officer is a nine year veteran and the son of El Cajon Police Department Chief Pat Spreccho.

The knife wielding criminal suspect died after undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds to his upper body and legs.

Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Man At Restaurant, 10News.com, July 2, 2010

Suspect Dies after El Cajon Police Shooting at Restaurant, San Diego 6 The CW, July 8, 2010

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A man who was suspected of the North San Diego attempted murder of three men at a San Marcos donut shop was taken into custody after being found hiding under his girlfriend’s bed, according to sheriff’s officials.

Daniel Helweski, 26, started shooting at three men outside a Yum Yum donut shop with a 9 mm pistol. The San Diego shooting incident occurred after an argument broke out around 10:45 p.m. on East Mission Road, according to sheriff’s Sgt. Dan Deese.

None of the three men were injured from the gunshots. One man sustained slight cuts from a glass window that was broken from the shots fired into the victim’s vehicle. The alleged shooter also fired shots into the San Marcos Bakery and a Thai restaurant.

The gunman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken to jail on Monday after he was found at his girlfriend’s home in San Marcos hiding under the bed.

Suspect in Attempted Murder Found Hiding Under Girlfriend's Bed, San Diego 6 The CW, July 5, 2010

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