Illegal Dispensary Raid; SWAT Standoffs: SD County Police Log

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

2 Arrested In East County Illegal Dispensary Raid

Two people face felony charges after a raid on an illegal marijuana dispensary in Spring Valley, authorities said.

Closing Arguments Delivered: Man Accused In San Diego Officer's Killing

Jesse Michael Gomez, 60, is charged with shooting Officer Jonathan "J.D." De Guzman, 43, and fellow gang-unit Officer Wade Irwin.

2 Pedestrians Fatally Struck In Separate Crashes On San Diego Freeways

Two pedestrians were struck and killed by vehicles Thursday on freeways in Carmel Valley and Mission Valley within five hours of each other.

North County Man Arrested After Armed Standoff With Police, SWAT

An intoxicated Oceanside man who pointed a gun at police was taken into custody following an overnight standoff, authorities said.

Aruba Fire Near Rainbow Now 97% Contained

A brush fire near Rainbow was holding at 54 acres and was 97 percent contained Thursday morning, Cal Fire reported.

Reward Raised For Tips In Shooting That Wounded Teen In San Diego

Authorities seek help identifying a man who shot a teenage boy during a fight in the College area, leaving him partially blind.

Woman Who Was Fatally Injured In Fall From Limo On I-5 ID'd

Authorities publicly identified a woman who was fatally injured last month in a fall from a limousine traveling on I-5 in National City.

Testimony Wraps Up In Trial Of Man Accused In Officer's Killing

Jesse Michael Gomez, 60, is charged with shooting Officer Jonathan "J.D." De Guzman, 43, and fellow gang-unit Officer Wade Irwin.

Teen Found Dead In San Diego Juvenile Hall

A 16-year-old boy in custody at the Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility was found dead Wednesday, authorities reported.

SWAT Standoff In Miramar Ranch North Ends In Arrest

A SWAT team was called in to take up positions around the home and prepare to enter forcibly, if necessary.

Former County Chief Medical Officer Sues For Wrongful Termination

Former San Diego County Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nicholas Yphantides filed a lawsuit against the county Wednesday.

San Diego Man Charged With Trafficking Items Made From Elephant Ivory

Criminal charges have been filed against a San Diego man accused of trafficking items made from the ivory of elephants.

Navy Releases Details On Helicopter Crash Off San Diego Coast

The accident took the lives of five crew members and injured six other service personnel.

Mother And Daughter Shot In East County Home

A mother and daughter were shot in their Lemon Grove home Wednesday morning.

Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder Of North County Motorcycle Cop

A man who was twice convicted of intentionally striking an Oceanside motorcycle officer with a car was sentenced Tuesday.

Police: Man's Death In San Diego's Marina Area Was A Homicide

The death of a 38-year-old man whose body was found on a Marina-area roadside last week was a homicide, authorities said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Kearny Mesa

A car struck and killed a 62-year-old pedestrian in a Kearny Mesa intersection early Tuesday, authorities reported.

Bystander Caught In Crossfire Near Belmont Park In Mission Beach

An investigation was continuing Tuesday into a shooting that wounded a 61-year-old bystander near the historic Belmont Park amusement park.

Aruba Fire In Rainbow Now 75% Contained

A brush fire near Rainbow was holding at 54 acres and was 75 percent contained Tuesday morning, Cal Fire reported.