San Diego judge upholds adult conviction for man who killed Oceanside police officer in 2006
Meki Gaono, now 36, was originally convicted of first-degree murder in 2009 and sentenced to life without parole plus 61 years. He was 17 years old at the time.
Oceanside Police officer's killer sentenced again to life in prison without parole
A man who shot and killed an Oceanside police officer when he was 17 years old was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, marking the second time he has been sentenced.
Oceanside Man Re-Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder of Police Officer at 17
Meki Gaono was resentenced to life without parole plus 51 years for the murder of Oceanside Police Officer Bessant at age 17, after law changes prompted sentence reconsideration.
Gunman Who Killed Oceanside Officer Sentenced Again to Life in Prison Without Parole
A man who was 17 when he shot and killed an Oceanside police officer was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The decision marked the second time that Meki Gaono, now 36, has been sentenced to life without parole for the slaying of Officer Daniel Bessant nearly 20 years ago.
Judge resentences gang member who killed Oceanside Police officer
A gang member who shot and killed an Oceanside Police officer in 2006 was back in court Monday for resentencing due to a recent change in state law affecting juveniles convicted as adults.
Man who gunned down Oceanside police officer in 2006 resentenced after change in law
A 36-year-old man who was a teenager when he fatally gunned down an Oceanside police officer was resentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole — although it doesn’t preclude the potential he will someday be released on parole.
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Ex-Navy detective and El Cajon police officer sentenced 15 months for excessive force
A former Navy detective and El Cajon police officer who choked a handcuffed Navy sailor at Naval Base San Diego to the point of unconsciousness was sentenced Wednesday to 15 months in prison.
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Judge Calls Ex-El Cajon Cop’s Behavior ‘Extremely Disturbing,’ Boosts Sentence
A former Navy detective and El Cajon police officer who choked a sailor to the point of unconsciousness was sentenced ...
Man who gunned down California cop when he was 17 years old resentenced after change in law
Meki Gaono was 17 when he and two alleged gang members opened fire on Officer Dan Bessant days before Christmas in 2006. He ...
Ex-Navy detective who choked out handcuffed sailor in San Diego heading to prison
Jonathan Laroche left El Cajon PD five years earlier after learning he was going to fire for using excessive force, prosecutors alleged.
District Attorney’s Office clears officers of criminal liability in 4 San Diego County shootings
County District Attorney’s office cleared law enforcement officers involved in four recent shootings of criminal liability, ...
Chula Vista Police chief pushing for more officers ahead of expected tourism boom
Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy is pushing to hire more officers to address the city’s expected growth and security needs.