Attempted Kidnapping; Sexual Assault: 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:

Fast-Moving Brush Fire In Jamul Burns Nearly 40 Acres

An evacuation order was lifted in Jamul after a fast-moving brush fire broke out that had previously threatened nearby structures.

Woman Arrested After Kidnapping Attempt At Santee Town Center

Isela Ortega, 31, tried to take the child from a shopping cart at Santee Town Center, authorities said.

Parolee Sexually Assaults Woman At El Cajon Transit Center: Police

The woman said the suspect held her against her will, kissed her, groped her, and sexually assaulted her, police said.

Suspects Jailed In Double-Fatal Shooting At East County House Party

The suspected gang-related shooting fatally wounded two teenagers last month at a house party in El Cajon.

5 Shot, 2 Minors Suffer Burns At Spring Valley Area Home: Police

A party had been held at the residence earlier in the day, according to police.

Other stories from across the county:

4 Killed In Rollover Crash On SR-94 In San Diego

Four people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on state Route 94 in San Diego, authorities said.

Man Accused In Mom's Stabbing Pleads Not Guilty To Murder

Jacob Guevara, 41, is accused in the slaying of 63-year-old Leona Guevara, whose body was discovered at a Borrego Springs Road home.

4 Injured In Head-On Crash Near Ramona

Four people were injured, three of them seriously, in a head-on collision on state Route 78 near the community of Ramona, the CHP said.

Driver Killed In Crash Into Tree In Ramona

An El Cajon man driving an allegedly stolen truck died when the vehicle crashed into a tree off SR-78 near Ramona, authorities said.

Vista School District 'Appalled' At Arrest Of Substitute Teacher

Conner Chanove of Carlsbad was arrested two days after the alleged acts of child molestation at Guajome Lake Park, according to police.

3 Truck Passengers Injured In La Jolla Crash

Three passengers were taken by ambulance to a hospital, police said.

Carlsbad Teacher Arrested, Accused Of Molesting Child: Police

Conner Chanove, 27, was arrested after the mother of the girl caught him with her daughter in a vehicle at an Oceanside park, police said.

Alleged San Diego-Based Drug Trafficker Extradited To United States

Aaron Leib Kobisher, 34, was brought to San Diego, where he faces allegations of trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine.

University City High School Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Crimes

Sean Stevenson, 58, was arrested last month on allegations of seeking to pay $140 for sex acts with a person he believed was a 16-year-old.

Pilot Killed In La Jolla Plane Crash ID'd

Michael Salour, 74, of Carlsbad was the pilot of the single-engine plane that crashed during a storm in La Jolla, authorities said.

2 Arrested At DUI Checkpoint In Escondido

A total of 2,052 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, with 741 motorists stopped for evaluations, according to the Escondido Police Department.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured When Struck By Sedan In Hillcrest

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with a skull fracture and brain bleed, police said.

Biker Loses Leg After Crashing Into Parked Vehicle In San Diego

"His injury resulted in his right leg being amputated," police said. "The injuries are considered life threatening."

Married Couple Sentenced To Prison for Thefts, Laundering Proceeds

Eduard and Floarea Ghiocel were charged along with four others with taking part in 17 jewelry thefts in "elderly communities" in San Diego.

Victim Of Alleged Borrego Springs Matricide ID'd

Deputies arrested 41-year-old Jacob Paul Guevara on suspicion of murdering his mother, Lt. Joseph Jarjura said.

Man Sentenced In San Diego To Prison For Unemployment Fraud

Constantin Sandu, 34, personally received nearly $215,000 through the scheme, according to prosecutors.

Borrego Springs Man Arrested For Murder After Mother Found Dead

Jacob Guevara, 41, was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of murder.

Police: Suspect Barricaded Himself In Home, Held Family Member Hostage

The family member made it safely out of the San Diego home, authorities said.