$239M In Cocaine; Double-Fatal Shooting: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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:

Third Suspect Jailed In Double-Fatal East County Shooting

Orsbuin Romolo Young, 19, was arrested on suspicion of murder for allegedly taking part in the killings, police said.

Other stories from across the county:

San Diego Police Officer Wounded In Shooting, Suspect Dead

The suspect in a shooting in the 4S Ranch community that wounded a San Diego Police Department sergeant has died, according to a report.

Woman Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Mountain View; Man Arrested

Police arrested the man, who was booked into jail on suspicion of driving under the influence and several other unspecified charges.

Motorcyclist Injured After Hitting Truck In Otay Mesa: SDPD

The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital with a traumatic brain injury, and a fractured jaw, pelvis and right arm, police said.

San Diego Superior Court Warns Public About Phone Scams

The court has received complaints about scammers posing as court or law enforcement officials and asking for money over the phone.

Threats Suspect Leads Road Chase Through Ocean Beach

The man is accused of threatening a person with a screwdriver and leading police on a brief road chase.

Driver Pleads Not Guilty In Deadly North Park Hit-And-Run

Donna Jacobs is accused of hitting 42-year-old Del Mar resident Stephen Debow with her car then leaving the scene.

Coast Guard Offloads Over $239M In Seized Cocaine In San Diego

The cocaine was seized from six different vessels, including a self propelled semi-submersible.

29 Charged With Drug Trafficking In San Diego Amid Sanctions

The indictments unsealed in San Diego were announced along with five other indictments unsealed across the country.

Fire Destroys Mobile Home At Chula Vista Trailer Park

A fire tore through a mobile home at a Chula Vista trailer park, displacing three residents.

Ex-Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Abuse, Child Porn

Jose Apolonio Soto Jr., 52, worked as a sheriff's deputy for nearly 25 years.

Man Found Fatally Shot Inside Vehicle In San Diego County

The man was found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in the intersection of state Route 78 and Haverford Road in Ramona, authorities said.

Teen Motorcyclist Injured in San Pasqual Crash

He suffered a broken left shin and calf bone and multiple abrasions, but his injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.

Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole For Ordering 2019 Fox Murder

Jesus Faraj, 45, was already in prison when he ordered the February 2019 slaying of 32-year-old Jimmy Khieu, officials said.

Skateboarder Seriously Injured When Hit By Car In Balboa Park

The skateboarder was rushed to a hospital for treatment of a broken right arm and broken left and right legs, police said.

Suspect Wanted For Assault With Deadly Weapon In San Diego

The victim sustained a fractured orbital, a broken nose, swelling and bruising to his face, police said.

Woman Sentenced To Prison For Boyfriend's Otay Mesa Stabbing Death

Amanda Smith Rosales, 48, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection with the July 8, 2021, stabbing death of David Earl Jones.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured When Struck By Vehicle In Grantville

The injuries were considered to be life-threatening.

Trial Begins: Wrongful Termination Suit From Ex-County Medical Officer

Former Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nicholas Yphantides alleges he was discriminated against and wrongfully fired due to a mental disability.

Point Loma Home Mostly Destroyed In Fire

No one was inside and no one was injured, officials said.

Man Pleads Not Guilty In Shooting That Paralyzed 17-Year-Old Girl

Juan Diaz Velazco faces up to 72 years to life in state prison if convicted of all counts stemming from the Oct. 28 shooting.

San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Bank And Tax Fraud In Loan Scheme

Alvin Pates used the names, social security numbers and other information from "straw borrowers," according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Sex-Trafficking Crackdown Nets Arrests, Victim-Support Interventions

The campaign resulted in a pair of arrests and support-service interventions on behalf of a dozen victims, including two children.

Teen Stabbed Near San Diego High School

Paramedics took the 15-year-old boy to a hospital for treatment, police said.

4 Charged With Suspicion Of Running Marijuana Dispensary

Canably was selling and distributing cannabis and cannabis products within 1,000 feet of a school and residences, authorities said.

Man Found Dead In San Diego Alley, Overdose Suspected

Officials attempted to revive the victim without success, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Firefighters Battle Apartment Fire In San Diego

A total of 28 personnel were assigned to the fire, including two trucks, four engines and one medic, fire officials said.