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Volume 19, Issue 2
Nine arrested in Holiday Watch operation
Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor Two fully-developed infants were found dead and abandoned in the driveway of a home on the north side of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fallbrook on Friday, Jan. 2. According to Sheriff’s Homicide Lt. John Maryon, “On Jan. 2, at about 1:41 p.m. a blanket was located along the side of the roadway in the 1700 block of St. Peter’s Drive in Fallbrook. When the reporting party looked under the blanket, they discovered what appeared to be two full-term infants.”
see INFANTS, page A-8
Woman arrested for giving LSD to 16-yearold sister Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor A Fallbrook woman was arrested in the early morning of Friday, Jan. 2 for furnishing LSD to her younger sister, which resulted in an overdose. According to Sgt. Jim Pucillo, shortly after 1 a.m. that day in the 3000 block of Overland Trail, “Fallbrook Sheriff ’s deputies
A Sheriff’s deputy takes a Fallbrook man into custody during a Holiday Watch operation on Dec. 29. The detail included a warrant sweep and probation check. Lucette Moramarco Staff Writer Deputies and probation officers with the San Diego County Sheriff ’s Dept. arrested nine individuals on Mon., Dec. 29 as part of a Holiday Watch operation that included a warrant sweep and probation check in Fallbrook, Bonsall, De Luz and Rainbow from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Five probationers were contacted and three were arrested. Six others were arrested on felony and misdemeanor warrants. All the suspects were taken to Vista Jail. Deputies and probation officers were searching out people who had outstanding warrants for DUI, reckless driving, hit and-run, and domestic violence. Probationers were visited to ensure they are complying with the conditions
of their release. There was focus on traffic warrants to keep local roadways safe for the New Year’s Eve weekend. One of the suspects arrested for driving on a suspended license is also under investigation in connection with an indoor marijuana grow. Fifty plants were located inside a garage and bedroom. The suspect was booked into Vista Jail on the warrant and
San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept. photo the investigation for the marijuana grow is ongoing. The following people were arrested on charges of violating probation and possessing drugs (felony and misdemeanor): Jeff Jones, 67; Jessi Koenig, 26; Melissa Fleming, 31; Richard Perillo, 21; Roland Phillips, 50; Suzanne Steinmeier, 33; Elizabeth
see NINE, page A-10
see LSD, page A-10
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Mike Choate remembered as exceptional individual Memorial event held at education center that carries his name
At a memorial service honoring Mike Choate, held Dec. 21 at the Mike Choate Center for Early Childhood Education, bagpipes were played by Forrest Cormany. Colors were carried (in rear) by Chuck Reeder, left, and Dale New, right, of Boy Scout Troop 737.
Christine Rinaldi photos Tom Rhine told stories about Mike Choate, over the course of many years as his friend. Fishing trips, card games, and plenty of laughs were related. Choate passed away on Nov. 28 of cancer.
Boy Scout Troop 737 members, Zach English (back to camera) carried the Colors, and Zach Zinniger (facing camera) led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance at the memorial service for Mike Choate.
see more Memorial photos on page C-4