SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN HATCHET ATTACK ON JEWELER IN EL CAJON
January 24, 2014 (El Cajon)—Travis Scott Kelley, 23, of San Diego has been arrested for assaulting the 75-year-old owner of Hamlin Jewelers in El Cajon with the blunt end of a hatchet. He is charged with attempted homicide, armed robbery, elder abuse and more. A La Mesa man, Ali Armeen Toombs, 21, is also in custody for driving the getaway car. Toombs faces charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and robbery. The assault occurred on January 22 at 3:30 p.m. Kelley allegedly entered Hamlin Jewelers at 2234 Fletcher Parkway on a ruse of buying merchandise, then robbed and viciously assaulted the owner. The victim remains hospitalized with serious injuries, including head injuries. Based on information from witnesses and a partial license plate of the getaway vehicle, detectives from the El Cajon Police Department were able to locate the Toyota 4-Runner used in the crime. The vehicle was stopped on January 23 and the occupant was identified as Toombs. Kelley was later identified as the suspect in the assault; Kelley was arrested in Ocean Beach this afternoon, according to Lt. Frank LaHaye.
FREE CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCED IN LAKESIDE
Lakeside Community Presbyterian Church announces a series a free concerts in March, April and May. Performances include the Ugandan Children’s Choir, Mainly Mozart, the East County Youth Symphony, and the Benedetti/Svoboda Guitar Duo. Below are details on dates and times; doors open 30 minutes before the event. All events will be held at the Lakeside Community Presbyterian Church, 9908 Channel Road in Lakeside. On Sunday, March 9th at 4:00—The Ugandan Children’s Choir On Friday, March 28th at 7:00—Mainly Mozart by San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts and Joyful Noise Choir On Sunday, April 6th at 4:00—East County Youth Symphony On Sunday, May 18th at 4:00—Benedetti/Svoboda Guitar Duo