FROM THE SAN DIEGO SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at about 11:10 am, deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a deceased person near the intersection of Willow Glen Drive and Dehesa Road in unincorporated El Cajon.
Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased adult male near the side of the road in a vegetated area.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and took custody of the decedent.
The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit has assumed responsibility for the investigation.
The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the identity of the deceased, along with the cause and manner of death. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at (858) 285‑6330 or after hours at (858) 868‑3200. You may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580‑8477.
MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT CHASE ENDS IN ARREST
On Saturday, Oct. 24, just after midnight, deputies from the San Diego Sheriff’s Rancho San Diego Station responded to the 9300 block of Michelle Court in Spring Valley reference a disturbance.
Prior to the deputies’ arrival, they received information that a male at the location had an active felony arrest warrant.
Upon the deputies’ arrival, a male later identified as Anthony Dotson, 36, quickly exited the residence, entered a vehicle and drove away at a high rate of speed.
Believing that Dotson was the male with the warrant, the deputies activated their overhead emergency lights and sirens and pursued him.
During the pursuit, Dotson drove with disregard for himself and the public.
Dotson later lost control of his vehicle on the 9800 block of Austin Drive in Spring Valley and collided into an unoccupied parked vehicle. Dotson then fled on foot and was quickly apprehended by deputies.
Dotson sustained minor injuries from the vehicle collision and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
A records check of Dotson revealed he had an active felony arrest warrant out of Los Angeles County. Dotson was arrested for his warrant, felony evading and driving under the influence.
No other injuries or property damage were reported.
