Crime & Safety
Bank Robbed; Church Vandalized: 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.
U.S. Bank Branch Robbed Inside Rolando Grocery Store
Police were searching for a woman who robbed a U.S. Bank branch inside the Vons in San Diego's Rolando neighborhood.
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Imperial Beach Sexual Assault Suspect In Custody
A suspect wanted for breaking into an apartment in Imperial Beach and allegedly sexually assaulting a woman while she slept is in custody.
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Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing Identity Of Dead U.S. Citizen
A Senegalese national residing in La Mesa pleaded guilty to impersonating a dead American citizen for 31 years.
Postal Worker Struck By Vehicle, Seriously Injured In South Bay
A vehicle struck a postal worker in National City, pinning him against his parked mail truck and leaving him badly injured, police reported.
Pedestrian Gravely Injured In Clairemont Traffic Accident
An SUV struck and gravely injured a 78-year-old woman Thursday in a commercial driveway Clairemont.
San Diego Has 3rd Most Homes At Risk Of Wildfire Damage: Report
The LA, RivCo and SD areas have the most homes in the western U.S. at risk of being damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, a new report said.
Gov. Newsom announced the reward for information in slaying of Teresa Gomez Madrigal, 33, who was found shot to death in Poway 20 years ago.
Fire Damages One Suite In La Mesa Commercial Building
Investigators believe the cause of the blaze was a faulty light and pump on a fish tank, fire officials said.
Oceanside Marine Killed In Motorcycle Crash ID'd
Ryan Martin, 19, of Oceanside was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 5 near Buena Vista Lagoon.
Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Near Oceanside's Libby Lake Park
Stuart Lopez, 30, pleaded guilty to a voluntary manslaughter charge and firearm use allegation in the Nov. 21 death of David Orozco, 24.
Man Stabbed In Fight Outside Mission Valley Dave & Buster's
A 19-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen during a fight outside a Dave and Buster's in the Mission Valley area, police said.
A motorist was arrested after leading officers on a short pursuit that ended in a crash in the Mountain View area, police said.
Robber Steals Cash From Otay Mesa Jack In The Box
The thief approached an employee at the Jack in the Box in the 1100 block of 30th Street and demanded money, San Diego police said.
Teen Dies After Jumping Off Cliffs In Sunset Cliffs Area
A 15-year-old boy who was pulled from the ocean after jumping off a cliff in the Sunset Cliffs area has died, according to reports.
2 Suspected Smuggling Boats Found On San Diego Beaches
Two suspected smuggling boats were found on San Diego beaches Wednesday morning in Ocean Beach and La Jolla.
5-Car Crash Near San Diego Airport Terminal Causes Traffic Delays
A car crash near the San Diego Airport Terminal 1 entrance shut down two traffic lanes and sent one person to the hospital, police said.
Former La Jolla Student Files Suit, Alleges Teacher Molestation
A lawsuit claims that a teacher at the Bishop's School repeatedly molested and harassed the now 41-year-old plaintiff when he was 16.
Man And Woman Sentenced To Life For La Mesa Murder
Travis Lewis was gunned down on July 20, 2017, outside the Burlington Coat Factory store on El Cajon Boulevard in La Mesa.
Man Sentenced For Giving Alcohol To Teens Before Fatal Crash
Fraidoon Ahmad provided alcohol to an underage drinker who subsequently caused a crash that killed her passenger.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck On I-5 In Carlsbad
The fatal crash was reported on southbound I-5 near Las Flores Drive in Carlsbad, according to the CHP.
USD Professor Suspended For Allegedly Making Death Threats
A University of San Diego professor has been suspended after allegedly making death threats toward two faculty members, it was reported.
Utility Glitch Sparks Fire, Causes Power Outage In San Diego
A short-circuit on a power line near I-805 and SR-905 knocked out electrical service to about 1,600 nearby homes and businesses.
Violent Crime Rises For 5th Year In San Diego County: Report
Violent crimes include homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault.
2 Hop Over Counter, Steal Medicine From CVS In San Diego
Police were searching for two men who jumped over a counter and stole medicine from a CVS Pharmacy in the Talmadge area.
4 Residents, 2 Dogs Displaced In South Bay House Fire
A fire tore through a Chula Vista home, but a family of four and their two dogs were able to escape unharmed, authorities said.
Authorities ID Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Near Ramona
Kruize Alan Stockfelt, 18, was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle near Ramona and slid directly into the path of an oncoming car.
San Diego-Based One America News Sues Rachel Maddow For $10M
A San Diego-based conservative television network sued MSNBC commentator Rachel Maddow for calling it "paid Russian propaganda."
Former San Diego County Deputy Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault
Richard Fischer, 33, pleaded guilty to criminal charges for sexual misconduct involving 16 women he came into contact with while on patrol.
South Bay Church Vandalized, Police Investigating As Hate Crime
South Bay Pentecostal Church on D Street was vandalized over the weekend, and authorities are investigating the damage as a hate crime.
12 Men Found On Suspected Smuggling Boat Off Coast Of Point Loma
A dozen men who were aboard a suspected smuggling boat near Point Loma Nazarene University were taken into custody.
Crews Extinguish Blaze At Miramar Metal Processing Plant
A fire broke out early Monday morning at a metal processing plant in the Miramar area, authorities said.
Twelve units of a Spring Valley apartment complex sustained damage in a fire Sunday, officials said.
Plane Headed To El Cajon Crashes At Nevada Airport, 2 Killed
Two people were killed and three others injured when a small plane headed to Gillespie Field airport in El Cajon crashed, authorities said
2 Stabbed In Fight In San Diego
Two men were stabbed and one suspect was in custody after a street fight in the Rolando neighborhood, police said.
Bicyclist Seriously Injured In San Diego Hit-And-Run Crash
The driver did not stop and the victim was found on the ground by another driver, police said.
La Jolla Realtor Sentenced For Molesting Two Girls
Donald Edward Hickey pleaded guilty in July to five felonies, including lewd and lascivious acts with a child and possession of child porn.
A man was wounded by gunfire Saturday at a party in the Otay Mesa West neighborhood, police said.
CA Distributes Restitution In San Diego Insurance Agent Scam
The state distributed more than $320,000 to 14 California residents who were scammed by a former San Diego insurance agent.
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