Crime & Safety

Bomb Squad Called; School Lockdown: La Jolla, SD Co. Police Log

Two border pursuits end in crashes, Horton Plaza shooting trial, arrests in PB murder and other crime news this week from San Diego County.

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

No Gun Found At Mission Bay High School

  • The campus on Grand Avenue in San Diego was locked down after a caller reported a weapon, officials said.

Driver Killed In Crash On Hwy 67

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  • The motorist was the only occupant of the car, which hit a tree, officials said.

Fire Breaks Out At Roofing Company In Oceanside

  • The blaze began in an industrial oven, officials said.

Killer Of Dad & Son At Bus Stop Convicted

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  • Marlon Johnson was arrested in Arkansas and tried denying he was in the area when the two were killed in 2011, officials said.

2 Killed, 1 Injured In Crash While Fleeing Border Patrol: Police

  • The driver ran a red light at an Otay Mesa intersection and hit a semi, officials said.

5 Hurt In Minivan Crash While Fleeing Border Patrol: CHP

  • This wreck came one day after two persons died and one was injured in accident while dodging Border Patrol in Otay Mesa, officials said.

Fatal Horton Plaza Shooting: Pretrial Motions Due For Accused

  • Arrow Morris is accused of shooting dead Navy pilot James Celani and wounding his cousin outside comedy club in 2017.

Homes Evacuated, Bomb Squad Called For Possible Explosives

  • Rounds of ammo and at least a dozen military ordnance were left behind by a deceased relative in Mira Mesa house, official said.

House Fire Displaces Family Of 4, 2 Dogs In North County

  • No injuries reported, but damages estimated at $500,000, officials said.

Cyclist Seriously Injured In North County Fall

  • The rider went down after a car passed him on a San Marcos street, official said.

Man Accused In Brother's Death: Hearing Slated

  • The fatal shooting occurred in September at at North County sports bar.

2 Teens Seriously Injured In Rancho Bernardo Crash

  • The wreck was at the intersection of Rancho Bernardo Road and Cresta Drive, police said.

Jailed Pair Arrested In Connection With Pacific Beach Murder

  • Police did not disclose a connection between the duo and two other suspects or the shooting victim.

Pedestrian Struck By Car At Campo Road Intersection

  • The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, CHP said.

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