LARGE BRUSH FIRE IN TECATE, MEXICO NEAR BORER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 26, 2023 (Tecate) — The #Border20Fire which started late this afternoon has burned 458 acres. The fire started on the south slope of Tecate Peak. At 6:35 p.m., Cal Fire reports that updated mapping and intelligence shows the fire is completely within Mexico – a correction from their early report, which had indicated that the fire had crossed the border. “The fire is still considered a threat to the United States, but we have significant resources,” Cal Fire tweeted. Aircraft are dropping retardant to create a buffer zone. Sign up to receive free East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts via email at the top right side of our homepage. You can also check EastCountyAlert on Twitter.com for updates. Printer-friendly version
DANIEL ETHRIDGE WANTED FOR MARCH MURDER IN LEMON GROVE
Printer-friendly version $1,000 reward for info leading to arrest of suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous Source: San Diego Sheriff’s Department July 26, 2023 (Lemon Grove) — Do you recognize this man? He is Daniel Ethridge, 34, and he is wanted in connection with a homicide in Lemon Grove earlier this year. On March 18 around 10:00 p.m., deputies from the Lemon Grove Sheriff’s Substation responded to a report of a shooting in the 2800 block of Lemon Grove Avenue. While searching the area, deputies found Gregory Moore, 39, unconscious in a car at the intersection of Lemon Grove Avenue and San Miguel Avenue. He was later pronounced dead. Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators have identified Ethridge as a suspect. He has an active arrest warrant for homicide and is believed to be associated with a local street gang. Ethridge has prior convictions for assault with a deadly weapon and shooting into an inhabited dwelling. He should be considered armed and dangerous, according to Lt. Joseph Janjura with the Sheriff’s homicide unit. Ethridge is a Black man standing 5’9” tall and weighing 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330. You can also call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips. Printer-friendly version