Year in Review 2009

The fourth large-scale gang sweep took place in January of 2009. The year also included warrant sweeps and alcohol details. In addition to San Diego County Sheriff

Community volunteer Jerri Patchett was named Citizen of Year on January 17 by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce for her involvement in numerous worthy projects including beautification efforts, the new library project and more.

Lt. Phil Brust assumed the post of commander for the Fallbrook Sheriff

The Fallbrook high school rugby club won the Southern Division title in April 2009.

In early October of 2009, the old Fallbrook library was demolished to make way for the new structure which is expected to open at the end of 2010.

Started by the use of illegal fireworks, a fire destroyed ten units in an apartment complex on Old Stage Road in August. The blaze and resulting damage displaced 41 residents.

On Sept. 19, 2009, County Supervisor Bill Horn dedicated the official Fallbrook Historical District during an event in Village Square.

In a cohesive effort to reduce gang activity in Fallbrook, Supervisor Bill Horn, representatives from the Sheriff

The discovery of the Medfly and its larvae led to a quarantine being imposed on the Fallbrook area in October of 2009.