Dominguez retires; Brust assumes command

Gratitude ran deep when a large group of coworkers, community members and representatives from various agencies gathered on March 10 to celebrate Lt. Alex Dominguez’ retirement after 28 years with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

“Alex Dominguez makes a commitment and he lives up to it,” said Cmdr. Al Skoglund, who oversees the Fallbrook Substation and Vista Station. “He has been a wonderful friend and partner.”

Skoglund read a letter of appreciation from Sheriff Bill Kolender to Dominguez at the event.

Dominguez brought many ‘firsts’ to Fallbrook. The first gang sweeps took place un...