Illegal Pot Dispensary; Police Shooting: 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.

Drug Use Reached 21-Year High For Arrested Males In San Diego County In 2020

Drug use was at a 21-year high for adult males arrested and booked into local detention facilities in 2020, a SANDAG report said.

Shooting Suspect Fatally Shot By Police In East County

A suspect in an earlier shooting who police said also fired shots at an officer was shot and killed by police in El Cajon Thursday.

Illegal Pot Dispensary Raided In Spring Valley

The bust was part of a larger sheriff's investigation into illegal marijuana dispensaries in San Diego County.

FAA Fines 'Unruly Passengers' Including 4 Who Flew Out Of San Diego

The passengers were levied fines for not complying with a facemask mandate as well as drinking alcohol that wasn't served by the airline.

Convictions Upheld For Man In Fatal Clairemont Store Shooting

Ahmed Mumin was found guilty in 2019 of nearly a dozen felonies stemming from the 2015 killing of Eric Schade at an Arco AM/PM store.

Firearm Assault Leads To Police Shooting In East County

Separate shootings in El Cajon Thursday afternoon left two people wounded, one by police gunfire, authorities reported.

Man Sentenced For Stabbing Man Over 20 Times In Downtown San Diego

A man who stabbed another man over 20 times in downtown San Diego earlier this year was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in state prison.

Man Pleads Not Guilty In North County Resident's Shooting Death

Jheran Daniel Beverson, 22, is accused in the Aug. 7 slaying of 52-year-old Shannon Betz, who was found dead one day after the killing.

Smoke Shop Robbed In Logan Heights

A man wielding "some kind of Taser instrument" robbed a Logan Heights smoke shop and made off with cash and a small safe, police said.

Man Found Slain Near Mission Valley Trolley Depot

Detectives sought to determine who is responsible for the death of a 60-year-old man found slain in Mission Valley.

Car Crashes Into Clairemont Credit Union Office

car veered off a North Clairemont street Wednesday and plowed into a credit union office, injuring an employee, authorities said.

2 Plead Guilty In Deadly Smuggling Case Off La Jolla

Two men pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a human smuggling attempt in a boat that stalled off the coast of La Jolla.

City Attorney Seeking To Shut Down 'Dilapidated' Property

The City Attorney's Office said it is seeking to shut down a dilapidated property in San Ysidro that is infested with vermin and mold.

15 Arrested After Panga Boat Washes Up In La Jolla

The boat landed near Nautilus Street, and the panga's occupants — 13 men and two women — were taken into custody, officials said.

Testimony Begins In Trial Of Man Accused Of Shooting SDPD Officer

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

Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting Wife In North County

A man who shot and killed his wife in Vista was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years to life in state prison.

County Supervisors Approve More Enforcement For Illegal Pot Shops

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal to increase law enforcement of illegal marijuana shops in unincorporated areas.

North County Officers Injured During Scuffle With Suspect

One of the Oceanside police officers received 18 stitches for cuts to his face, officials said.

Trevor Bauer's Accuser Says She Had Sex With Two Padres Players

The woman, who dubs herself an ardent Padres fan, said her relationship with the player got her fired from the Pad Squad.

Suspect Jailed In Fatal San Marcos Stabbing

A suspect was behind bars Tuesday in connection with a fatal weekend stabbing in San Marcos.

SDPD Probes Officer's Social Media Post Against Vaccine, Masks

An officer urged his colleagues to refuse any orders to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to wear protective masks.

Woman Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver In San Diego

A woman suffered a broken leg when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a street in the Sherman Heights area, police said.

Man Investigated For Social Media Posts Sentenced In Weapons Case

Grey Zamudio, 32, of San Diego was arrested last summer after the FBI received a tip regarding his social media posts.

Suspect Gets Into Standoff Outside FBI's San Diego Headquarters

After police fired pepper-ball rounds into the vehicle the suspect was holed up in, he got out and gave himself up, officials said.

Man Arrested In North County Homicide Case Identified

Jheran Beverson was arrested and booked on suspicion of murdering Shannon Betz of Vista, according to Sheriff's Lt. Thomas Seiver.

Facial Coverings Required At All San Diego County Courthouses

Facial coverings are now required for the South County courthouse and on Monday for all other court facilities in San Diego County.