Santee Homicide Victim and Suspect Named; East County Road Work Begins Tuesday
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The September 14th homicide on Grand Fork Drive in Santee has moved into the formal criminal justice process with two names now attached. Authorities have publicly identified the victim as Gregory Roundy, 74. His grandson, Derek Spratley, 25, has been jailed without bail on suspicion of murder, with a next court appearance set for December 4th.
Spratley was injured at the scene and was treated at a hospital before being arrested and booked. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office continues to describe the incident as isolated, with no ongoing threat to the broader Santee community. Motive and circumstances remain under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
East County commuters face a practical disruption beginning Tuesday, September 22nd, as El Cajon launches a slurry-seal and microsurfacing operation running generally from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Affected streets include Monaco Court, Cord Place, George Maria Way, Corona Vista, Layne Place, Vernette Drive and Court, Altoona Drive, Marcia Lane, and Jeri Way, with some segments potentially shifting to Wednesday the 23rd.
On a lighter note, Santee Lakes is hosting a night-fishing derby this Friday, September 25th, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with the weigh-in from 8 to 11 p.m. Lakes six and seven are the designated stocked night-fishing lakes. Also Friday, the Lemon Grove Lions Club hosts a Salsa y Salsa Fiesta from 6 to 9 p.m. at the historic Lee House at 3205 Olive Street, with tickets at $35 benefiting community projects. Sharp HealthCare offers a free Fall Prevention and Balance Screening on Wednesday, September 24th, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center in La Mesa.