Crime & Safety
Cold Case Arrest; Violent Crimes Increase: SD County Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Violent Crimes Increase In First Half Of 2021: SANDAG Report
Since 1980, SANDAG has reported crime statistics for the San Diego region through a cooperative agreement with law enforcement agencies.
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Trio From Arkansas Arrested In July Fatal Shooting In Carlsbad
The three suspects are being held in the San Francisco County Jail pending extradition to San Diego County.
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Man Convicted Of Killing Officer Facing Potential Death Sentence
Jesse Michael Gomez, 60, was found guilty of first-degree murder for the July 28, 2016, shooting death of Jonathan "J.D." De Guzman.
Trial Ordered For Man Charged With Murder In Gaslamp Stabbing
David Zertuche, 31, is accused in the July 1, 2020, slaying of 43-year-old Canthon Tripplett of San Diego.
Trial Ordered For Man Accused Of SDPD Officer's Attempted Murder
Daniel Quiroz, 30, is charged in connection with the March 1 shooting near Fifth Avenue and Harbor Drive.
Las Vegas Man Faces Murder Charges In National City Cold Case
A man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing to death a National City convenience store clerk nearly half a century ago, police said.
A man who police said attempted to rob a Rite Aide in University City is on the loose.
2 Arrested At Illegal Marijuana Grow In Bonsall
Two people were arrested and hundreds of pounds of marijuana and marijuana products were seized at an illegal grow operation in Bonsall.
Man Jailed For 4 Grantville-Area Shootings
Richard Lamont Cowan, 40, was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and three counts of assault with a firearm, according to police.
Man Sentenced For Escondido Hit-And-Run That Killed Teen Girl
A man who struck and killed a 17-year-old girl with his SUV in Escondido, then drove off, was sentenced to prison.
Man's Body Found In Mission Bay
No suspicious circumstances in connection with the fatality were reported, Officer Scott Lockwood said.
Authorities publicly identified a 40-year-old man who was fatally shot last weekend in a crowded parking lot.
Second Teenager Killed In Fiery East County Car Crash Identified
Authorities released the name of a teenage boy who died in a hospital three weeks after being gravely injured in an El Cajon car crash.
SEC Reaches Settlements With Sweetwater Union HS District, Ex-CFO
The settlement agreement was to resolve allegations that the district misled investors who purchased $28 million in municipal bonds.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured By Pickup After Crossing Street
The pedestrian suffered an open fracture to his left arm.
Woman Dies After Being Struck By Jeep In Crosswalk In Mira Mesa
The woman was taken into surgery, but later died at the hospital.
The man died at the scene.
Teen Arraigned On Murder Charge In Woman's Shooting Death
The 17-year-old boy is accused in the Sept. 10 slaying of 19-year-old San Diego resident Irene Salgado-Aceves.
Driver Killed, Passenger Injured In Solo Crash In Ramona
The single-vehicle crash killed a 72-year-old man and injured his passenger.
Man Killed After Entering Traffic In East County
A man died after running in front of a car on Jamacha Boulevard in Spring Valley, authorities said.
Suspect Arrested In Fatal East County Stabbing
A man already in custody in an unrelated criminal case has been re-arrested on suspicion of killing a stranger last month in El Cajon.
Nearly 20 percent of weapons seized as part of criminal investigations during the first half of the year were ghost guns, police said.
Trial Ordered For Man Accused In City Heights Woman's 1969 Death
John Sipos is charged in the Nov. 20, 1969, slaying of 24-year-old Mary Scott, who was found dead inside her home.
4 Students Detained During Protest At Grossmont High School
The lunchtime protest targeted the school's dress code.
Man Arrested With Knives In Truck Near DNC Headquarters: Police
The Oceanside man had multiple knives in a swastika-adorned truck near the Democratic National Committee headquarters, Capitol police said.
Transient Who Was Found Slain In Marina Area Identified
Madhav Gupta was found dead from traumatic injuries to his upper body, according to police.
Kevin Ray Brooks was arrested and booked on suspicion of sexual battery and assault with intent to commit a sex crime, police said.
Man Convicted In Killing Of San Diego Police Officer
Jesse Michael Gomez, 60, fatally shot Officer Jonathan "J.D." De Guzman, 43, and wounded fellow gang-unit Officer Wade Irwin.
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