Thursday, January 26 2012 8:57 PM EST2012-01-27 01:57:57 GMT
A Berkeley college student nearly beaten to death in the College Area last month is making a remarkable recovery. He has been transferred out of the hospital, and now two suspected gang members are under arrest.
A Berkeley college student nearly beaten to death in the College Area last month is making a remarkable recovery. He has been transferred out of the hospital, and now two suspected gang members are under arrest.
Saturday, January 21 2012 3:39 PM EST2012-01-21 20:39:00 GMT
San Diego police have arrested a suspect in a series of armed robberies that left one teenager shot in the face and another teenager fighting for his life in a coma.
San Diego police have arrested a suspect in a series of armed robberies that left one teenager shot in the face and another teenager fighting for his life in a coma. Search warrants obtained by News 8 reveal how the violence unfolded.
Friday, January 20 2012 1:51 PM EST2012-01-20 18:51:29 GMT
Questions have arisen about the juvenile justice system following the news that a 10-year-old boy was charged with murder after allegedly stabbing another child.
After a 10-year-old boy was charged with murder, accused of stabbing another child, the father of a young man killed by a 14-year-old is sharing his thoughts about youth violence with News 8.
Friday, January 13 2012 2:56 PM EST2012-01-13 19:56:16 GMT
There's a CrimeFighters alert for parents of children using gaming devices like the Nintendo DS. Many parents don't know the devices can also access the internet.
There's a CrimeFighters alert for parents of children using gaming devices like the Nintendo DS. Many parents don't know the devices can also access the internet.
Thursday, October 27 2011 10:10 PM EDT2011-10-28 02:10:56 GMT
The California Highway Patrol has released its annual list of the most frequently stolen cars in San Diego County, and the numbers show Hondas are the most popular targets for thieves.
The California Highway Patrol has released its annual list of the most frequently stolen cars in San Diego County, and the numbers show Hondas are the most popular targets for thieves.
Wednesday, October 26 2011 10:42 AM EDT2011-10-26 14:42:26 GMT
They have found their way into the ranks and are now posing a significant criminal threat. Gang members in the United States military are coming home with military training.
They have found their way into the ranks and are now posing a significant criminal threat. Gang members in the United States military are coming home with military training.
Thursday, October 13 2011 7:09 PM EDT2011-10-13 23:09:31 GMT
The News 8 CrimeFighters are in Santee, which is one of the places this week's manhunt subject is known to hang out.
The News 8 CrimeFighters are in Santee, which is one of the places this week's manhunt subject is known to hang out. Authorities are on the lookout for a guy who likes to steal cars in addition to other criminal activities.
Thursday, September 22 2011 10:15 PM EDT2011-09-23 02:15:48 GMT
An armed burglar was caught on camera inside a home in Vista, and investigators are trying to figure out if the man is tied to other break-ins in the community.
An armed burglar was caught on camera inside a home in Vista, and investigators are trying to figure out if the man is tied to other break-ins in the community.
Thursday, September 22 2011 9:49 PM EDT2011-09-23 01:49:49 GMT
Authorities asked the public Thursday for help in identifying a young man who has exposed himself to several Rancho Bernardo residents over the last month.
Authorities asked the public Thursday for help in identifying a young man who has exposed himself to several Rancho Bernardo residents over the last month.
Thursday, September 1 2011 11:47 AM EDT2011-09-01 15:47:31 GMT
People in Pacific Beach want better control over their neighborhood, and the crowds that can get downright unruly. They're looking at ways to make that happen.
People in Pacific Beach want better control over their neighborhood, and the crowds that can get downright unruly. They're looking at ways to make that happen.
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