Crime & Safety
Ghost Gun Arrest; Hit-And-Run Crash: 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:
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The boy was booked into juvenile hall on assault and weapon charges.
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The vehicle became engulfed in fire, the CHP and Escondido Fire Department said.
Puppy Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Outside Encinitas Restaurant
"We are reaching out to our community, friends, and anyone who can lend a hand during this challenging time."
Other stories from across the county:
Man Fatally Shot In City Heights Parking Lot
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Woman Sentenced For Role In 43-Home Burglary Spree
Lauren Patrick, 36, pleaded guilty to 36 counts of residential burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary, officials said.
Gang detectives were notified and were investigating the stabbing.
Man With Ghost Gun Arrested Outside Otay Mesa Jail
Isaiah Cisneros, 21, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm on jail grounds and other charges.
2 Injured In Allied Gardens Vehicle Crash
The driver and his passenger were both taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Ex-NFL Player Suspected Of Murdering Mom Arrested In San Diego
Former NFL player Sergio Stephen Brown, 35, was taken into custody while re-entering the United States from Mexico, police said.
Woman Sentenced For Downtown DUI Crash That Killed Friend
Alexis Quintero, 24, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and other charges for the Feb. 6 crash.
Israel Moreno was convicted by a San Diego jury of first-degree murder and a firearm allegation.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Point Loma Heights Crash
The 60-year-old woman was taken to a hospital with injuries that were considered to be life-threatening.
Construction Worker Badly Hurt In North Park Scaffold Fall
Paramedics took the worker to UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured When Struck By SUV In Otay Mesa
The pedestrian suffered a pelvic fracture, a laceration to the head, abrasions to the left elbow and abdominal area.
Trial Ordered For Ex-SYHS Basketball Star In Jamul Car Shooting
Mikey Williams, 19, was bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing regarding an alleged March 27 shooting outside his home.
Following an investigation, deputies arrested one of the residents, Susanne Buixasa, 57, on suspicion of arson.
Woman Seriously Injured In Fall From Border Wall
The injured woman was taken to a hospital and another woman was arrested by the Border Patrol.
Man, Woman Rob Gas Station In Clairemont Mesa East
A gas station was robbed by a man and a woman in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood, the San Diego Police Department said.
Domestic Assault Leads To 6-Hour Standoff In Spring Valley: Sheriff
Steven Anthony Walker was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of spousal abuse and assault causing great bodily injury.
Trial Begins For Man Accused In Point Loma Fatal Stabbing Of Sailor
Brian Koehl, 52, is charged in the killing of 31-year-old Larry Joe Breen, whose body was discovered on May 25, 1990.
When deputies and firefighters arrived, a resident standing outside told them that his 80-year-old wife was still inside their home.
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