Category : San Diego Jails

San Diego PD Gets New Northwestern Division Captain

A new San Diego Police Department Captain will be in command as the previous Captain, Miguel Rosario, has been transferred. The recent announcement stated that Albert Guaderrama has been named as the new Captain of the SDPD Northwestern Division.

During the past 15 months, Captain Rosario was in command of the Northwestern Division where he made it his mission statement and goal to reduce crime by building solid relationships and partnering with the community at large.

Adrian Lee, Community Relations Officer stated, “Captain Rosario is now Read more »

Sheriff’s Message – “Don’t Become a Victim,” Holiday Watch Currently in Effect

Sheriff Department Is Warning Holiday Shoppers To Keep Their Eyes Open and Their Cars Locked.

This year, holiday shoppers should be on the look-out while keeping their wits about them, as there may be more criminal activity during this time.

Sheriff Bill Gore of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department announced this week that the “Holiday Watch” program was put in effect to heighten police efforts in order to fight increased crime during the holiday season. The program runs through Jan. 3rd.

While “Holiday Watch” is in effect, deputies are Read more »

As San Diego Crime Rates Decrease; Is Community Policing The Answer?

If you live in San Diego, you may have noticed a quiet ease of tension in the air. Just another marker that crime in the San Diego area has taken a dive.

According to SANDAG, the San Diego Association of Governments, during the first 6 months of 2010, both violent crime and property crime were at a ten year low. That’s down 8% compared to last year.

Many have asked the question, “Why?”  According to San Diego Police Chief, William Lansdowne, the crime decrease in San Diego is because Read more »

South Bay-Chula Vista Jail Information

General Information

South Bay/Chula Vista Jail 
500 Third Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-4810

Operated by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, the South Bay Detention Facility (SBDF), also known as the Chula Vista Jail, is a state-of-the-art prison. It is also a non-booking facility that incarcerates both high and low-level inmates. It is one of San Diego County’s less populated facilities.

This jail should not be confused with the Chula Vista jail run by the Chula Vista Police Department.

South Bay/Chula Vista Jail Visiting

• Inmates may have two, Read more »

Vista Jail Information

General Information

Vista Jail
325 S. Melrose Dr., Ste. 200
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 940-4473
Vista Jail Bail Information

Operated by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, the Vista Detention Facility (VDF) is the primary jail for male and female prisoners in north San Diego County. VDF is the only facility that receives and houses both male and female pre-trial arrestees who are there on felony and misdemeanor charges. This jail also handles inmates with medical challenges – both mental and physical, has an administrative segregation unit, and contains defendants facing high-publicity trials.

Vista Jail Visiting

• A defendant is not allowed Read more »

San Diego Central Jail Information

General Information

San Diego Central Jail 
1173 Front St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 615-2700
Central Jail Bail Information

The San Diego Central Jail (SDCJ) is the main intake facility for men in San Diego County. This jail handles special inmates (with serious medical challenges, those who require psychiatric care, inmates representing themselves in court and defendants involved in high-publicity trials). Newly booked inmates awaiting transfer to other facilities are also detained here.

Central Jail Visiting

• Inmates may receive Read more »

Las Colinas Jail Information

General Information

Las Colinas Detention Facility 
9000 Cottonwood Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3176
Las Colinas Bail Information

The Las Colinas Detention Facility (LCDF) is a female only jail that houses all levels of inmates — from the minor misdemeanor offenders to violent cases.

Las Colinas Jail Visiting

• Las Colinas Jail visitor reservations must Read more »