Crime & Safety
Armed Robberies, Break-Ins: 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.
Poway Synagogue Shooting: Preliminary Hearing Begins
John T. Earnest, 20, is accused of opening fire at Chabad of Poway, killing one congregant and injuring several others.
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Tierrasanta Mother Of Toddler Found Dead In Car Arrested
The mother of a toddler found unconscious in a vehicle outside their Tierrasanta home was arrested.
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Feds Unseal Indictments On 85 Alleged Members Of Drug Network
Authorities unsealed indictments against 85 alleged members of East County drug distribution and money laundering networks.
Gunman Robs Fairway Golf In Kearny Mesa
A gunman robbed cash and golf clubs from Fairway Golf in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego.
Man Robbed At Gunpoint In College West Area Of San Diego
A 22-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint in the College West section of San Diego.
2 Arrested For Purchasing Alcohol For Minors In San Marcos
Two adults were arrested for buying alcohol for a minor and a clerk at a store was cited for selling alcohol to a minor in San Marcos.
A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after another man was found dead in a Rancho San Diego home.
Man Stabbed During Fight In East Village Area Of San Diego
A 26-year-old man was stabbed and sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a fight with a suspect in the East Village area.
Pedestrian Killed On SR-94 In Lemon Grove
A pedestrian was killed when he was struck by at least five vehicles on state Route 94 in Lemon Grove, authorities said.
Bicyclist Suffers Severe Head Injuries In Crash In Kearny Mesa
A 45-year-old bicyclist was hospitalized with severe head injuries after he was struck by an SUV at a Kearny Mesa intersection, police said.
Man Acquitted Of Murder At Mission Valley Homeless Camp
A man was acquitted of murder and witness intimidation charges in the slaying of a homeless man at a Mission Valley transient camp.
San Diego High Teacher Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Student
Juan Carlos Herrera, formerly a special needs curriculum instructor, pleaded guilty last month to 11 felonies.
Man Breaks Into CVS Pharmacy, Steals Liquor In San Diego
A thief broke into a CVS pharmacy in the Midway District and stole liquor before fleeing, police said.
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash In Miramar
An 81-year-old woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in the Miramar area of San Diego.
Man Arrested In Fatal Chollas Creek-Area Shooting
Freddy Rivera Corbi, 20, was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a man in a neighborhood near the Colina Park Golf Course.
Another Optometry Business Burglarized In San Diego
Police haven't determined if the Mira Mesa break-in is related to a series of burglaries in San Diego, La Mesa, Escondido and Chula Vista.
Homicide detectives Wednesday were investigating the death of a man who was found inside a Rancho San Diego home.
Brush Fire Briefly Threatens Homes, Scorches Encanto-Area Canyon
The fast-moving blaze erupted off 69th Street, near Imperial Avenue, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Man Throws Brick Through Window Of San Diego Home, Gets Beaten Up
A man who allegedly threw a brick through the window of a home in the Corridor neighborhood was beaten up by the home's residents.
2 Arrested On Suspicion Of Firing At San Diego Police
A man and a woman were jailed on suspicion of firing shots from a vehicle at undercover San Diego police detectives working in Barrio Logan.
Thieves Break Into Golden Hill Home, 1 Bitten By Homeowner's Dog
Two masked thieves entered a Golden Hill home through an unlocked door Wednesday morning and fled with various items.
A suspect was behind bars Tuesday in connection with the fatal stabbing of a teenage boy in Spring Valley three years ago.
Undercover Officers Shot At In Barrio Logan, Pursuit Ensues
A suspect in a passing vehicle opened fire on undercover detectives working in Barrio Logan Tuesday evening, prompting a police chase.
Woman Sought In La Mesa, San Diego Bank Robberies
The FBI is seeking the public's help in identifying a woman who robbed two bank branches inside grocery stores in San Diego and La Mesa.
Man Who Threatened SDSU Student Gets Probation
A man who directed racist threats against a San Diego State University student via social media was sentenced to three years probation.
Suspect Who Was Wounded In Logan Heights Police Shooting ID'd
Authorities released the name of a drug suspect who was wounded during a shootout with police under a freeway bridge in Logan Heights.
Hung Jury For Man Accused In Dad's Rancho Santa Fe Beating Death
Leighton Dorey IV, 42, is charged with murder and a special circumstance allegation of torture in the 2017 death of Leighton Dorey III.
Third Suspect Arrested In Fox Canyon Homicide Case
A third suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection with the slaying of a man found dead last winter in a Fox Canyon-area drainage ditch.
Tips Sought In Weekend Bank Robbery In San Diego's Oak Park
The FBI sought the public's help in identifying a man who robbed an Oak Park-area bank.
Ex-Navy Officer Sentenced For Soliciting Sex From Oceanside Girl
A former Navy police officer who engaged in sexual acts with a 14-year-old Oceanside girl was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
Man Sentenced For Carlsbad Motel 6 Armed Robbery
Lance Lamont Lavert of Salt Lake City, 37, was convicted last month of federal robbery and other charges in the 2018 robbery of the motel.
Man Arrested For Stabbing Man In Neck In Ocean Beach: Police
The stabbing happened near the intersection of Cable Street and Saratoga Avenue, San Diego police Sgt. Robert Hawkins said.
Mexican Lawyer Sentenced For Laundering Millions For Drug Cartel
A Mexican lawyer who laundered millions in drug proceeds for the Sinaloa Cartel was sentenced to eight years in federal custody.
Suspect Wounded In Logan Heights Police Shooting
A suspect who pulled a gun on an officer during a foot chase in Logan Heights was wounded when the officer opened fire, authorities said.
Father Convicted In Rancho Bernardo Fire That Killed 2 Children
A man who fell asleep while drunk with a lit cigarette, sparking a fire in a Rancho Bernardo condo that killed his two kids, was convicted.
Passenger Killed, Suspected DUI Driver Injured In Carlsbad Crash
A suspected drunken driver was seriously injured and his passenger was killed when he crashed his car into a pole in Carlsbad, police said.
A mattress caught fire inside a Skyline home, causing burn injuries to one of the residents, authorities said.
Surfer Found Death Off Coast Of Encinitas Identified
Authorities Monday publicly identified a surfer whose body was found floating offshore from Moonlight State Beach.
Man Shot In Leg In Lemon Grove
A man was shot in the leg Monday morning in Lemon Grove, authorities said.
Lincoln High Investigating Reports Of Racial Taunts During Game
Reports that San Diego students were subject to racial taunts and slurs at a football game in Orange County are under investigation.
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