A homeless man has been ordered to stay away from Balboa Park for three years after he was arrested multiple times for attacking park workers and visitors.

Dewayne Freeman, 48, is accused of threatening a couple with a hammer in November 2024. Earlier this year, he rushed a parks and recreation manager as she stepped outside to accept her DoorDash order. On March 4, Freeman is accused of pushing the park’s chief ranger into some bushes. Days later, Freeman unexpectedly shoulder-checked a woman who was walking with her friend behind the Prado restaurant. The woman’s friend was injured when she fell into a building wall as the result of that act.

Those actions prompted the San Diego city attorney’s office to file for a workplace violence restraining order against Freeman. On Tuesday, they got it.

“The court is concerned with Mr. Freeman’s conduct,” said San Diego Superior Court Judge Blair Soper. “It’s really violent. It’s really scary, not only for the rangers but also just visitors who go to Balboa Park.”

Judge Sopor, however, did not opt for the maximum potential time for the restraining order to last. He set the duration at three years but said he would consider extending it to five years if there are further issues involving Freeman.

Freeman waived his right to be in the courtroom for his hearing. He is said to be in custody, but it was unclear where.

It’s not unusual to see homeless people walking through Balboa Park, especially with the city’s safe sleeping tents on O lot nearby.

“It’s not a huge issue,” park volunteer Cynthia Hirsch said. “Most of them don’t bother anyone.”

Hirsch said there aren’t enough programs to help people with substance abuse and mental health problems.

Associated Press

San Diego FC (8-4-3, second in the Western Conference) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (6-4-5, fifth in the Western Conference)

Seattle; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Seattle -132, San Diego +330, Draw +272; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Sounders host San Diego FC looking to prolong a three-game home winning streak.

The Sounders are 6-4-4 against Western Conference teams. The Sounders rank fourth in the Western Conference with 77 shots on goal, averaging 5.1 per game.

San Diego is 8-3-2 in conference matchups. Anders Dreyer leads the fourth-ranked scoring team in the MLS with six goals. San Diego has scored 27.

Wednesday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season. San Diego won the last meeting 3-0.

TOP PERFORMERS: Albert Rusnak has scored seven goals and added three assists for the Sounders. Ryan Kent has three assists over the past 10 games.

Dreyer has scored six goals with five assists for San Diego. Hirving Lozano has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sounders: 5-2-3, averaging 1.5 goals, 5.4 shots on goal and 5.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.2 goals per game.

San Diego: 6-3-1, averaging 2.0 goals, 4.6 shots on goal and 4.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.3 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Sounders: Danny Musovski (injured), Jackson Ragen (injured), Jordan Morris (injured), Paul Arriola (injured).

San Diego: Hamady Diop (injured), Andres Reyes (injured), Emmanuel Boateng (injured), Marcus Ingvartsen (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Numerous services, remembrances, and special events to mark Memorial Day will take place across San Diego County.

USS Midway Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony
Time: Begins 9 a.m.
Location: USS Midway Museum (910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101)

Escondido Memorial Day Ceremony
Time: Begins 9 a.m.
Location: Oak Hill Memorial Park (2640 Glenridge Rd, Escondido, CA 92027)

Fallbrook Memorial Ceremony
Time: Begins 9 a.m.
Location: Masonic Cemetery (1177 Santa Margarita Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028)

San Marcos Memorial Day Ceremony
Time: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location: San Marcos Cemetery (1021 Mulberry Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069)

Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day Ceremony
Time: Begins 10 a.m.
Location: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery (1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106)

Vista Memorial Day Ceremony
Time: Begins 10 a.m.
Location: Vista City Hall (200 Civic Center Dr, Vista, CA 92084)

Nuevo Memory Gardens Ceremony
Time: Begins 10 a.m.
Location: Nuevo Memory Gardens Cemetery (532 Ash St, Ramona, CA 92065)

Coronado Memorial Day Tribute
Time: Begins 10 a.m.
Location: Coronado Star Park (1030 Park Pl, Coronado, CA 92118)

Ramona WWII Memorial Ceremony
Time: Begins 11 a.m.
Location: WWII Veterans Memorial (Ninth St & G St (Ramona, CA 92065)

Logan Heights Memorial Day Celebration
Time: Begins 11 a.m.
Location: Logan Heights Veterans Memorial Monument (1960 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113)

Rancho Bernardo Memorial Ceremony
Time: Begins 11 a.m.
Location: Webb Park (11666 Avena Pl, San Diego, CA 92128)

Santee VFW Post 9327 Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
Time: Post Opens 11 a.m.; ceremony begins 2 p.m.
Location: Santee VFW Post 9327 (8516 Magnolia Ave #203 Santee, CA 92071)

Solana Beach Memorial Ceremony
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: La Colonia Community Center (715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075)

Oceanside Memorial Day Remembrance
Time: Begins 11 a.m.
Location: Eternal Hills Memorial Park (1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054)

Julian Memorial Observance
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Julian Pioneer Cemetery (Farmer Rd & A St, Julian, CA 92036)

American Legion Post 416, Encinitas Memorial Day Ceremony
Time: Begins 11 a.m.
Location: American Legion Post 416 (210 W F St, Encinitas, CA 92024)

Memorial Day at Mt. Soledad
Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Mt Soledad National Veterans Memorial (6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S, La Jolla, CA 92037)

Poway Memorial Day Service
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Fleet Reserve 70 (14231 Garden Rd, Suite 9, Poway, CA 92064)

Ramona Vietnam War Memorial Ceremony
Time: Begins 12 p.m.
Location: Vietnam War Memorial (17677 Rancho de Oro Dr, Ramona, CA 92065)

Don Diego VFW Post 7420 Memorial Day Ceremony
Time: Lunch begins 12:30 p.m.; ceremony begins 1:15 p.m.
Location: VFW Post 7420 (2100 Logan Ave, San Diego 92113)

Miramar National Cemetery Memorial Day 2025
Time: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Miramar National Cemetery (5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122)

Ramona VFW Post 3783 Memorial Day Community Picnic
Time: Begins 1 p.m.
Location: VFW Post 3783 (2247 Kelly Ave, Ramona, CA 92065)

Lakeside VFW Post 5867 Memorial Day Ceremony
Time: Begins 5 p.m.
Location: VFW Carter Smith Post 5867 (12650 Lindo Ln, Lakeside, CA 92040)