Crime & Safety
Child Molestation; Kidnapping Attempt: Encinitas, SD County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
ENCINITAS, CA — The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories in Encinitas and North County:
Vista School District 'Appalled' At Arrest Of Substitute Teacher
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Conner Chanove of Carlsbad was arrested two days after the alleged acts of child molestation at Guajome Lake Park, according to police.
Ex-Encinitas Lifeguard Arrested, Accused Of Molesting Child: Police
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Conner Chanove, 27, was arrested after the mother of the girl caught him with her daughter in a vehicle at an Oceanside park, police said.
A total of 2,052 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, with 741 motorists stopped for evaluations, according to the Escondido Police Department.
Other stories from across the county:
4 Killed In Rollover Crash On SR-94 In San Diego
Four people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on state Route 94 in San Diego, authorities said.
Fast-Moving Brush Fire In Jamul Burns Nearly 40 Acres
An evacuation order was lifted in Jamul after a fast-moving brush fire broke out that had previously threatened nearby structures.
Jacob Guevara, 41, is accused in the slaying of 63-year-old Leona Guevara, whose body was discovered at a Borrego Springs Road home.
4 Injured In Head-On Crash Near Ramona
Four people were injured, three of them seriously, in a head-on collision on state Route 78 near the community of Ramona, the CHP said.
Driver Killed In Crash Into Tree In Ramona
An El Cajon man driving an allegedly stolen truck died when the vehicle crashed into a tree off SR-78 near Ramona, authorities said.
3 Truck Passengers Injured In La Jolla Crash
Three passengers were taken by ambulance to a hospital, police said.
Woman Arrested After Kidnapping Attempt At Santee Town Center
Isela Ortega, 31, tried to take the child from a shopping cart at Santee Town Center, authorities said.
Parolee Sexually Assaults Woman At El Cajon Transit Center: Police
The woman said the suspect held her against her will, kissed her, groped her, and sexually assaulted her, police said.
Alleged San Diego-Based Drug Trafficker Extradited To United States
Aaron Leib Kobisher, 34, was brought to San Diego, where he faces allegations of trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine.
University City High School Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Crimes
Sean Stevenson, 58, was arrested last month on allegations of seeking to pay $140 for sex acts with a person he believed was a 16-year-old.
Suspects Jailed In Double-Fatal Shooting At East County House Party
The suspected gang-related shooting fatally wounded two teenagers last month at a house party in El Cajon.
Pilot Killed In La Jolla Plane Crash ID'd
Michael Salour, 74, of Carlsbad was the pilot of the single-engine plane that crashed during a storm in La Jolla, authorities said.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured When Struck By Sedan In Hillcrest
The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with a skull fracture and brain bleed, police said.
Biker Loses Leg After Crashing Into Parked Vehicle In San Diego
"His injury resulted in his right leg being amputated," police said. "The injuries are considered life threatening."
Married Couple Sentenced To Prison for Thefts, Laundering Proceeds
Eduard and Floarea Ghiocel were charged along with four others with taking part in 17 jewelry thefts in "elderly communities" in San Diego.
Victim Of Alleged Borrego Springs Matricide ID'd
Deputies arrested 41-year-old Jacob Paul Guevara on suspicion of murdering his mother, Lt. Joseph Jarjura said.
Man Sentenced In San Diego To Prison For Unemployment Fraud
Constantin Sandu, 34, personally received nearly $215,000 through the scheme, according to prosecutors.
A party had been held at the residence earlier in the day, according to police.
Borrego Springs Man Arrested For Murder After Mother Found Dead
Jacob Guevara, 41, was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of murder.
Police: Suspect Barricaded Himself In Home, Held Family Member Hostage
The family member made it safely out of the San Diego home, authorities said.
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