Juvenile Stabbing
On May 12, a 13-year-old male was stabbed by an unknown male teenager in the area of Mission Avenue and Mission Grove Place. The victim fled to Mission Middle School where it was determined that he had non-life-threatening injuries. Mission Middle School was placed on a lockdown and the victim was transported by paramedics to Rady Children’s Hospital.
Hit and Run + DUI
On May 13, police officers responded to a hit and run call. Officers tracked down the car and the driver was still in the vehicle. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and found to be in possession of a replica firearm, a large quantity of miscellaneous drugs including fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, LSD, cocaine, MDMA, and prescription medications. The same individual was arrested in Escondido on April 21 for several felony drug and gun charges and is currently out on a $50,000 bail.
Girlfriend Attacks
Also, on May 13, officers responded to a call of a suspect physically attacking her boyfriend. When officers arrived, she was found with an axe in her hands and had threatened to kill her boyfriend. The suspect was arrested and booked into Vista Detention Facility.
Did You Know?
According to NCADV, 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.
Fundraiser for Jaime Llamas
Earlier this year, Anaheim Police Investigator Jaime Llamas was diagnosed with brain cancer. He has since undergone surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment to try and eradicate the cancer. The Anaheim Police Officers Association and End of Watch (EOW) Cycling, a group of police officers who regularly ride and compete in cycling races, began a series of fundraisers for Jaime, his wife, and two small children to help during his treatment and recovery, as his condition is currently not covered under worker’s compensation.
Escondido Police Lieutenant Craig Miller, who has participated in EOW Cycling events in the past, conducted his own ride-a-thon during the months of March and April. At the end of those two months, Lt. Miller cycled 1,702 miles, culminating with the April 30 Belgian Waffle Ride, billed as the hardest one-day cycling race in America at a distance of 135 miles and 11,000 feet of climbing along San Diego County roads and trails.
The ride-a-thon raised more than $7,100 for Investigator Llamas. According to Lt. Miller, he undertook this endeavor following a similar cancer diagnosis for Officer Brett Byler, who sadly lost his battle last year. Brett’s brother, Sgt. Brandon Byler, put it best, said Lt. Miller. The care and support from friends and family but also from complete strangers helped the Byler family during some very dark days. I am very grateful for everyone who generously contributed to this cause, and I hope it helps our brother in blue.
Lieutenant Miller’s Daycare Visit
Not only was Lt. Miller busy raising money and cycling for Jaime Llamas in March and April, this past month he also visited a local daycare to talk about police work. The toddler class was learning about service people, specifically about police officers and firefighters. The students (and teachers) were delighted by the surprise visit. Lt. Miller shared safety tips, handed out super cool Junior Officer stickers and police bracelets, and even let the kids check out his police vehicle. Both the students and teachers were very appreciative of Lt. Miller’s visit. Thanks for all that you do, LT!
