Crime & Safety
$10M In Drugs Seized; Deadly House Party: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
LA MESA, CA — The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near La Mesa and East County:
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Paramedics rushed both victims to a trauma center, where they died from gunshot wounds, police said.
Other stories from across the county:
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Nearly $10M In Drugs Seized At Ports Of Entry In San Diego Area
Officers seized more than 2,300 pounds of cocaine, fentanyl pills and powder, marijuana and methamphetamine Oct. 27-28, officials said.
6 Displaced After Candle Sparks Fire At North County Apartment Complex
"This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of practicing candle safety and regularly checking your smoke detectors."
San Diego County DA Gets Traffic Safety Grant As DUI Fatalities On Rise
Last year, 33 people were killed in DUI crashes in San Diego County and thus far this year, 25 people have been killed.
Foot Guide Admits Sexual Assault Of Migrant Girl In Smuggling Plea
Cecilio Jimenez-Bautista, 27, is slated to be sentenced in January.
Paramedics took him to a hospital for treatment of serious but apparently non-life-threatening injuries, SDPD Officer David O'Brien said.
Camp Pendleton Fire Burns Thousands Of Acres, Sends Smoke Across SoCal
The blaze sparked in the Whiskey Impact Area on Camp Pendleton, which is toward the northern end of the military base, officials said.
Suspect In Killing And Arson At North County Home Arrested
Gregory Triana Villegas was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of murder and arson, officials said.
Man Accused In Stabbing Death, Motel Standoff, Charged With Murder
Owerrie Davon Bacon Jr., 28, of San Bernardino, was arrested following a multi-hour standoff with law enforcement at a San Diego motel.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Escondido Man's Killing
Eduardo Zamora, 33, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and a knife allegation in the slaying of 71-year-old Stanley Stephens.
Chula Vista Councilwoman And Her Brother Accused Of PPP Fraud
The siblings fraudulently obtained a $176,227 Paycheck Protection Program loan, according to a criminal complaint.
Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder In Alleged Trolley Attack
Angelina Montes Stricklen, 31, is accused in the La Jolla attack on the victim, identified by police as a 21-year-old man.
Fire Damages Clutter-Heavy Serra Mesa Home
The large amount of contents in the home complicated efforts to subdue the flames, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In 1990 Slaying Of Woman In San Diego
Randall Oyler, 62, is accused in the slaying of 47-year-old Margaret Orozco Jackson, whose body was discovered on July 11, 1990.
FBI Cyber-Crimes Agents Raid Bay Ho Apartment; 1 Arrested
Video footage of the pre-dawn raid shot by OnSceneTV showed agents dressed in black jackets with "FBI Cyber Task Force" printed on the back.
Bicyclist Seriously Injured When Struck By Vehicle In Point Loma
The bicyclist was wearing dark colors while riding the bike, which had no lights, when she was struck, police said.
Ex-Navy Nurse Sentenced For Role In $2M Military Insurance Fraud
The woman pleaded guilty to conspiring with her ex-husband to bilk the insurance program out of about $2 million.
Fire Damages Vacant Home In Ramona
It took crews about a half-hour to get the non-injury blaze under control, according to Cal Fire.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With SUV In Carlsbad
The 25-year-old rider from Kentucky was ejected from the motorcycle.
Fire Damages De Anza Country Club In Borrego Springs
In 1957, the De Anza Desert Country Club opened the first nine holes of the golf course for play.
Man Kills Another Man, Injures Others, Then Kills Self In San Diego
A man apparently fatally shot himself in a vehicle after stabbing a man to death and injuring the man's wife, authorities said.
Woman Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In San Diego
The woman, suffering from a fractured skull and brain bleed, was rushed to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said.
3 Wounded In Shooting At Chula Vista Mall
Three people were wounded in a shooting at the Novo Brazil restaurant at Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista.
Homeless Man Killed In Collision In San Diego
The pedestrian died at the scene from traumatic injuries, authorities said.
Teen Stabbed During Fight At Carlsbad High School
The teen was stabbed during a fight after a football game, police said.
She was taken by ambulance to a hospital, and was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Woman Fatally Stabbed At San Diego Motel
A man stabbed a woman to death at Days Inn in Del Cerro and later stabbed a police dog, authorities said.
Second Lawsuit Filed Against San Diego Restaurant Linked To E. Coli
At least 17 confirmed or probable cases of E. coli have been linked to Miguel's Cocina in 4S Ranch, county officials said.
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