Crime & Safety

Fatal Car Crash; Wire Fraud​ Charges; Emergency Plane Landing: San Diego County Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Del Mar and Carmel Valley and across San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the county this week.

Imperial Beach Pier Closed, Evacuated

  • The pier off Evergreen Avenue in Imperial Beach was closed and evacuated due to reports of a suspicious device.

Firefighters Work to Extinguish Fire at La Mesa McDonald's

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  • There were no injuries and only minor damage to the plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Motorcyclist in Escondido High-Speed Chase Facing Charges

  • The rider reportedly traveled along city streets before ditching the bike off Don Lee Place near Auto Park Way in Escondido.

Man Arrested in Del Mar on Suspicion of Attempted Murder

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  • Jesus Perez, 26, was wanted in an October shooting at a party in Spring Valley.

Beware of Scams, San Diego County District Attorney Says

  • “Don't fall for it,” District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said.

Ramona Property Manager Charged with Wire Fraud

  • Robert Walsh, 37, faces four counts of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud a homeowners association of $247,000.

El Cajon Home Damaged in Fire

  • A fire dispatcher said the home is now uninhabitable.

Man Killed in Car Crash Near La Mesa

  • A 24-year-old man from Oregon died after driving off the side of State Route 94.

Man Arrested in Killing Near Oceanside High School

  • Pablo Mendoza was booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder Sunday evening.

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