Crime & Safety
Bank Robberies; High-Speed Chase: La Mesa, San Diego County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Investigation Launches After Woman Dies In Custody At Las Colinas
A 63-year-old woman died while in custody at the Las Colinas Detention Facility in Santee.
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Hiker Dies From Heat Exhaustion On El Capitan Trail In East County
Fire agencies from Barona, Lakeside, Santee and Cal Fire responded to the medical emergency call.
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Suspect In 4 San Diego County Bank Robberies Arrested
Larry Lightning, 43, is suspected in four bank robberies in Carlsbad, Escondido and San Diego.
2 Officers Hurt In High-Speed Chase In San Diego County
La Mesa police chased the fleeing motorist until he entered the city of San Diego, at which point the SDPD took over the pursuit.
Trial Ordered For Sex Offenders Accused Of Sex Acts With Teen
Lawrence Cantrell, 34, and Michael Inman, 70, were arrested in March for alleged sex acts with the minor at an East County motel.
Boy Struck, Injured In Crash In Southeastern San Diego
An 11-year-old boy suffered a fractured left femur and tibia when he was struck by a Hyundai Elantra after stepping into a traffic lane.
Ex-San Diego Resident Charged With COVID Loan Fraud, Money Laundering
Nasser Salman, 60, is accused of submitting fraudulent applications that netted him five loans totaling $401,000.
Pedestrian Fatally Hit By Pickup In Mira Mesa Identified
Kil Chang Padua, 81, of San Diego was fatally injured last week when a pickup truck hit her in a Mira Mesa intersection.
2 Officers Injured In High-Speed Chase In San Diego County
Police then took the man into custody following a struggle.
Deputy Involved In Shooting In Casa De Oro Identified
A sheriff's deputy shot an assault suspect during a confrontation in Casa De Oro, leaving him with non-fatal wounds.
Man Pleads Guilty In North County Woman's 1994 Stabbing Death
Former Carlsbad resident Jesus "Jesse" Velazquez Ayala, 59, is slated to be sentenced later this month to 12 years in state prison.
One person died at the scene, and the second was taken to Mercy Hospital with major injuries, according to authorities.
Man Sentenced For Retaliation Video Targeting GirlsDoPorn Victims
Alexander Brian Foster pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal stalking charge.
Woman Shot In San Diego's Barrio Logan Neighborhood
A woman was taken to a hospital after she was shot near Barrio Logan.
Trial Ordered For Man Accused In Senior's Sex Assault At Church
Hugo Jonathan Espinoza-Martinez, 27, is accused of assaulting the woman on Nov. 25, 2022, at Summit Point Church on Rickert Road.
4 San Diego County Residents Accused Of Childcare Benefits Fraud
"Fraud takes money away from the very communities those programs are intended to serve."
The victim was in the crosswalk at Lindo Paseo and College Avenue before she was struck, police said.
2 Men Serving Life Sentences For San Diego Murders Killed On Same Day
Edward Bergman, 53, and Mario Rushing, 46, died Monday in separate, suspected homicides at California State Prison, Sacramento.
San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To Taking Part In Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
According to court documents, Josiah Hueso flew to Washington D.C. on Jan. 5, 2021 and marched with others to the Capitol.
Victims Of Deadly Harbison Canyon House-Party Shooting ID'd
Jaden Davis, 20, and 29-year-old Seandell Jones were fatally shot by an unknown assailant or assailants.
Man Suffers Serious Injuries After Scooter Crash
The victim was taken to a hospital after suffering from cerebral hemorrhage, pneumothorax and other internal injuries, according to police.
Paramedics took Francisco Guzman of Escondido to UCSD Medical Center in San Diego, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Man Seriously Injured In Crash Into Power Pole In San Diego
The 27-year-old was rushed to a hospital.
Motorcyclist Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck In San Diego
The 31-year-old man was rushed to a hospital.
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