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Posted inCrime

Ray Sweeney, Long-Time Department Captain, Named New La Mesa Police Chief

by City News Service July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

Ray Sweeney, a 20-year La Mesa police veteran, was named Thursday to head the department, after the former chief retired last summer. Former Chief Walt Vasquez left amid a spate of allegations of excessive force on the part of his department’s sworn personnel following protests of the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The appointment, […]

Francine Maxwell of the San Diego NAACP had earlier warned San Diego police about COVID-19 rules enforcement.
Posted inPolitics

Local NAACP Leader to La Mesa: Let Us Help Pick ‘New Kind’ of Police Chief

Ken Stone by Ken Stone August 14, 2020August 14, 2020
Police Chief Walt Vasquez speaks at press conference
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La Mesa Shocker: Police Chief Tells Retirement as Town Hall Eyes May 30 Riot

Ken Stone by Ken Stone August 13, 2020August 14, 2020
Protesters block intersection of La Mesa Boulevard and University Avenue on the way back from a winding march through a hilly La Mesa neighborhood.
Posted inPolitics

Taunted by ‘Defenders,’ 300 March in La Mesa to Demand Justice

Ken Stone by Ken Stone August 1, 2020August 4, 2020
Image from arrest video
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La Mesa Lawyers Get Independent Review of Amaurie Johnson Arrest

Ken Stone by Ken Stone July 1, 2020July 2, 2020
A protester raises her fist to members of motorcycle groups that supported the protest at the La Mesa Police Department parking lot on June 14.
Posted inPolitics

La Mesa Police Chief Hears ‘Non-Negotiable’ Demands as Bikers Join Rally

Ken Stone by Ken Stone June 14, 2020June 20, 2020
Leslie Furchon, a 59-year-old grandmother who was injured during a protest in front of the La Mesa Police Department, said she is still weak.
Posted inCrime

La Mesa Police Shot Leslie Furcron for Crying ‘Murderers,’ Lawyer Says

Ken Stone by Ken Stone June 10, 2020June 11, 2020
Police Chief Walt Vasquez speaks at press conference
Posted inCrime

La Mesa Police Share Body Camera Video of Arrest That Sparked Protest

Avatar photo by Editor June 3, 2020June 4, 2020
A Chase Bank's contents were destroyed after being set ablaze by protestors.
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‘La Mesa Civil Defense’ Group Including Councilwoman Sparks Concern

Ken Stone by Ken Stone June 2, 2020June 4, 2020

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