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  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 5:59 PM EST2012-02-21 22:59:35 GMT
    A dog found shot on the side of an East County road is listed in critical condition Tuesday at the VCA Emergency Animal Hospital in Mission Valley.
    A dog found shot on the side of an East County road is listed in critical condition Tuesday at the VCA Emergency Animal Hospital in Mission Valley.
  • Thursday, February 16 2012 6:38 PM EST2012-02-16 23:38:45 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt for a parolee-at-large who frequents the downtown area.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt for a parolee-at-large who frequents the downtown area.
  • Thursday, February 9 2012 7:41 PM EST2012-02-10 00:41:32 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
  • Thursday, February 2 2012 8:38 PM EST2012-02-03 01:38:45 GMT
    Some Serra Mesa residents are saying living close to a police station doesn't guarantee immunity from crime.
    Some Serra Mesa residents are saying living close to a police station doesn't guarantee immunity from crime.
  • Thursday, February 2 2012 7:00 PM EST2012-02-03 00:00:26 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
  • Friday, January 27 2012 10:23 PM EST2012-01-28 03:23:22 GMT
    Concerned residents in Pacific Beach are saying enough is enough.
    Concerned residents in Pacific Beach are saying enough is enough.
  • 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.
  • Thursday, January 26 2012 8:26 PM EST2012-01-27 01:26:23 GMT
    Auto thefts are certainly nothing new on the campus of San Diego State, but in this case it's not the cars that the thieves want.
    Auto thefts are certainly nothing new on the campus of San Diego State, but in this case it's not the cars that the thieves want.
  • Thursday, January 26 2012 8:22 PM EST2012-01-27 01:22:28 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
  • Wednesday, January 25 2012 10:15 PM EST2012-01-26 03:15:47 GMT
    Chula Vista residences are seeing a rash of burglaries, and mapping them out gives an eye-opening look at the problem.
    Chula Vista residences are seeing a rash of burglaries, and mapping them out gives an eye-opening look at the problem.
  • 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.
  • Thursday, January 19 2012 6:58 PM EST2012-01-19 23:58:31 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt for a parolee who apparently loves the nightlife.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt for a parolee who apparently loves the nightlife.
  • Monday, January 16 2012 9:55 PM EST2012-01-17 02:55:12 GMT
    For the second time in three weeks, Escondido police find themselves investigating yet another early morning violent sexual assault.
    For the second time in three weeks, Escondido police find themselves investigating yet another early morning violent sexual assault.
  • Friday, January 13 2012 8:45 PM EST2012-01-14 01:45:42 GMT
    San Diego police are searching for an armed robber.
    San Diego police are searching for an armed robber.
  • 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, January 12 2012 2:58 PM EST2012-01-12 19:58:44 GMT
    San Diego police have hit the jackpot, finding a cache of stolen goods that were taken from cars that were broken into in San Diego beach communities.
    San Diego police have hit the jackpot, finding a cache of stolen goods that were taken from cars that were broken into in San Diego beach communities.
  • Friday, January 6 2012 1:52 PM EST2012-01-06 18:52:03 GMT
    A CrimeFighters alert is being issued as Escondido police are looking for a Christmas day rapist Friday.
    A CrimeFighters alert is being issued as Escondido police are looking for a Christmas day rapist Friday.
  • Thursday, January 5 2012 7:40 PM EST2012-01-06 00:40:48 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities look for a female fugitive with a long criminal history.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities look for a female fugitive with a long criminal history.
  • Thursday, December 29 2011 8:52 PM EST2011-12-30 01:52:54 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
  • Thursday, December 22 2011 8:47 PM EST2011-12-23 01:47:10 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
  • Wednesday, December 21 2011 8:43 PM EST2011-12-22 01:43:31 GMT
    Newly released video is providing more information about the Geezer Bandit's latest heist.
    Newly released video is providing more information about the Geezer Bandit's latest heist.
  • Tuesday, December 20 2011 9:20 PM EST2011-12-21 02:20:50 GMT
    If you ever have a run-in with Coronado police, you may want to smile for the camera.
    If you ever have a run-in with Coronado police, you may want to smile for the camera.
  • Thursday, December 15 2011 8:43 PM EST2011-12-16 01:43:39 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
  • Thursday, December 8 2011 8:24 PM EST2011-12-09 01:24:23 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
  • Monday, December 5 2011 8:51 PM EST2011-12-06 01:51:11 GMT
    Police may have a pair of big breaks in the Geezer Bandit case after his 16th heist on Friday in San Luis Obispo.
    Police may have a pair of big breaks in the Geezer Bandit case after his 16th heist on Friday in San Luis Obispo.
  • Wednesday, November 30 2011 9:00 PM EST2011-12-01 02:00:57 GMT
    We all know Santa Claus can't do all the hard work by himself this holiday season.
    We all know Santa Claus can't do all the hard work by himself this holiday season.
  • Wednesday, November 30 2011 7:01 PM EST2011-12-01 00:01:20 GMT
    Police Wednesday released a sketch of a man suspected of attempting to sexually assault a teenage girl who was walking to school in Escondido.
    Police Wednesday released a sketch of a man suspected of attempting to sexually assault a teenage girl who was walking to school in Escondido.
  • Wednesday, November 16 2011 8:45 PM EST2011-11-17 01:45:05 GMT
    Deputies are looking for a thief who swiped a package from the front door of a home.
    Deputies are looking for a thief who swiped a package from the front door of a home.
  • Thursday, November 3 2011 8:29 PM EDT2011-11-04 00:29:47 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt, looking for a man who may have been involved in the murder of a teenager.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt, looking for a man who may have been involved in the murder of a teenager.
  • 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.
  • Thursday, October 27 2011 6:14 PM EDT2011-10-27 22:14:52 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a countywide manhunt.
  • 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.
  • Wednesday, October 19 2011 8:28 PM EDT2011-10-20 00:28:36 GMT
    You hope you never need our SWAT team, but you're sure glad they're here when you do need them. So how do they stay on top of their game?
    You hope you never need our SWAT team, but you're sure glad they're here when you do need them. So how do they stay on top of their game?
  • Monday, October 17 2011 7:52 PM EDT2011-10-17 23:52:27 GMT
    A man believed to be in his 30s exposed himself to a female student at San Diego State's main campus library early Monday, university police said.
    A man believed to be in his 30s exposed himself to a female student at San Diego State's main campus library early Monday, university police said.
  • 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, October 6 2011 7:40 PM EDT2011-10-06 23:40:35 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a manhunt for a dangerous gang member in the South County.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a manhunt for a dangerous gang member in the South County.
  • Tuesday, October 4 2011 3:31 PM EDT2011-10-04 19:31:00 GMT
    Seventy-eight-year-old Sandy Vinge and the officer who helped catch her suspects are offering advice about how to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
    On Tuesday, 78-year-old Sandy Vinge and the officer who helped catch her suspects are offering advice about how to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
  • Monday, October 3 2011 9:00 PM EDT2011-10-04 01:00:55 GMT
    Friends and family said goodbye Monday to a cab driver robbed and shot to death in La Jolla.
    Friends and family said goodbye Monday to a cab driver robbed and shot to death in La Jolla.
  • Tuesday, September 27 2011 2:56 PM EDT2011-09-27 18:56:19 GMT
    The wife of a prominent veterinarian is accused of murder in his mysterious death.
    The wife of a prominent veterinarian is accused of murder in his mysterious death.
  • Friday, September 23 2011 10:15 PM EDT2011-09-24 02:15:48 GMT
    Vista neighbors catch suspected burglars in the act of possibly casing a house, and Friday they're under arrest.
    Vista neighbors catch suspected burglars in the act of possibly casing a house, and Friday they're under arrest.
  • 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 22 2011 8:41 PM EDT2011-09-23 00:41:14 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a manhunt for a dangerous gang member in the city of San Diego.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities in a manhunt for a dangerous gang member in the city of San Diego.
  • Wednesday, September 21 2011 8:35 PM EDT2011-09-22 00:35:06 GMT
    Police are searching for a man who posed as a city utility worker and burglarized a woman's home in Del Cerro.
    Police are searching for a man who posed as a city utility worker and burglarized a woman's home in Del Cerro.
  • Thursday, September 15 2011 7:09 PM EDT2011-09-15 23:09:28 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities look for an extremely violent documented gang member who's violating his parole.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities look for an extremely violent documented gang member who's violating his parole.
  • Friday, September 2 2011 10:10 PM EDT2011-09-03 02:10:08 GMT
    Local research finds a possible new scam Where high-tech thieves could potentially use body heat to lift your PIN code from ATMs.
    Local research finds a possible new scam Where high-tech thieves could potentially use body heat to lift your PIN code from ATMs.
  • Thursday, September 1 2011 9:07 PM EDT2011-09-02 01:07:16 GMT
    The state Department of Mental Health has proposed placing a convicted rapist and sexually violent predator at rental home in the Campo area.
    The state Department of Mental Health has proposed placing a convicted rapist and sexually violent predator at rental home in the Campo area.
  • Thursday, September 1 2011 7:30 PM EDT2011-09-01 23:30:51 GMT
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities look for a registered sex offender with a long criminal history who has managed to evade authorities.
    The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping authorities look for a registered sex offender with a long criminal history who has managed to evade authorities.
  • 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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