Crime & Safety
Alleged Sex Assaults; Crashes: La Mesa, SD County Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around La Mesa and across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week across San Diego County.
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A list names all clergy ever "credibly accused" of sexual assault in San Diego County.
Man Hit By Car In Parking Lot In San Diego's Midway District
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A 57-year-old man suffered severe injuries when he was struck by a car in a Home Depot parking lot in the Midway District, police said.
Watch: Junkyard Fire Sends Black Smoke Over Southern San Diego
Video as seen on the Neighbors app shows a column of thick black smoke coming from a fire at an Otay Mesa recycling center.
Fire Causes Road Closures, Rail Delays Near Oceanside Harbor
Crews have contained the fire and are working to fully extinguish the flames, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.
Man Dies Of Apparent Overdose, Woman Stabbed At Casa De Oro Home
Deputies are investigating a scene at a home where an apparent overdose left a man dead and a stabbing left a woman hospitalized.
Man Accused In Sexual Assault At Carlsbad Assisted-Living Center
A transient was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 70-year-old woman at a Carlsbad assisted-living center.
2 Dead After Smuggling Boat Capsizes Off Imperial Beach Coast
Authorities Wednesday reported the death of a second man stemming from a boating accident off the coast of Imperial Beach.
Deputy Suffers Smoke Injuries In Solana Beach House Fire
A fire in a home in Solana Beach Tuesday evening sent a deputy to a hospital with smoke inhalation injuries.
Mom Pleads Guilty To Child Abuse In Death Of San Diego Toddler
The toddler died after being found unconscious in a vehicle outside their Tierrasanta home last summer.
Driver Airlifted To Hospital After Rollover Crash On I-5
A driver was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday morning following a rollover crash on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton, authorities said.
Coronado High School Coach Arrested On Charges Of Sex With Minor
A part-time basketball coach was arrested this week on suspicion of engaging in sex acts with an underage female student, police reported.
Family Displaced After Fire Tears Through Garage Of Santee Home
A family of four was displaced Tuesday morning when a fire ripped through the garage of their Santee home.
Woman Killed, Man Injured In Crash Down Embankment Near Mt. Helix
One person was killed when a car crashed down a steep roadside embankment near Mount Helix.
An unconscious woman was rescued from a fire inside her Oceanside studio apartment and airlifted to a San Diego hospital, authorities said.
1 Killed When Smuggling Boat Capsizes Off Coast Of Imperial Beach
Two of the seven occupants jumped in the water and swam toward shore, after which the boat capsized, officials said.
3 Arrested In Armed Robbery At GameStop In Lemon Grove
Approximately $4,500 worth of Nintendo Switch consoles and controllers were stolen, police said.
Man Fatally Struck By SUV On SR-94 In Lemon Grove
A man was fatally struck when he apparently walked in front of an SUV on state Route 94 in Lemon Grove, authorities said.
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