Crime & Safety
Body Found; Crashes; SWAT Standoffs: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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:
Guns, AR-15 Parts Found In Room Of Stabbing Suspect After Standoff
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A man suspected in a stabbing at a motel in San Diego's East County was arrested after a five-hour SWAT standoff, authorities said.
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The suspect holed up and refused to surrender at Crown Inn Suites, prompting a several-hour SWAT standoff that ended in his arrest.
Other stories from across the county:
San Diego Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Guilty To Bringing Cocaine To Jail
Allen Wereski, 49, was arrested earlier this year on allegations of bringing the drugs to the Vista Detention Facility.
Vandalism Prompts Closure Of House Of Israel At Balboa Park
The temporary shuttering of the cultural attraction came after the cottage was maliciously damaged for a second time this week.
Man Convicted Of 2nd-Degree Murder In 1990 Point Loma Stabbing
A jury found Brian Scott Koehl, 52, guilty in the killing of 32-year-old Larry Joe Breen, whose body was discovered on May 25, 1990.
Brothers Who Sold Guns To Undercover Agents Plead Guilty To Charges
The brothers pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic firearms and dealing firearms without a license.
San Diego Judge Again Overturns CA Assault Weapons Ban
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez issued an injunction prohibiting state officials from enforcing the ban.
Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Mira Mesa Traffic Crash
Paramedics took the woman to a hospital for treatment of a serious injury to her right leg, according to police.
Ex-Local Babysitter Sentenced For Molesting Boys Under His Care
Zayne St. Julien, 23, of Poway, pleaded guilty earlier this year to three counts of lewd acts on a child.
Gun Trafficker Who Supplied Sinaloa Cartel Sentenced To Prison
San Diego U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath said in a statement, "The amount of cash, ammunition, and narcotics seized in this case is staggering."
Woman Dies When SUV Pulling Trailer Hits Tree In Mission Bay Park
A 32-year-old woman driving an SUV pulling a small camper trailer struck a tree and died, police said.
Ex-Sheriff's Sgt. Pleads Guilty To Sexual Meet-Up Attempt With Teen
Body Found At Small Brush Fire Along SR-905 Prompts SigAlert
The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert for the area.
1 Killed, 1 Wounded In Chula Vista Shooting
Both men were taken to a hospital, where the passenger was pronounced dead.
Man Charged With Defrauding Senior Citizen Out Of Over $200K
Zhi Gao, 22, of San Gabriel, was arrested after allegedly arriving at the victim's door to pick up a delivery of cash.
Driver Killed In Crash On Chollas View Freeway Ramp
The sedan veered off the roadway and struck a metal pole, fatally injuring the driver, authorities said.
G. Gordon Liddy's Son Disbarred Following Child Porn Conviction
Raymond Liddy, a resident of Coronado, was convicted following a bench trial and sentenced in 2020 to five years of probation.
Non-Injury Shooting Prompts SWAT Call-Out In Midway Area
A dispute between roommates at an apartment complex escalated into a shooting that caused no injuries but prompted a SWAT call-out.
4 Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off Coast Of San Diego's North County
Occupants aboard a 22-foot Striper boat called 911 and said they were taking on water, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.
Settlement Reached In San Diego-Based Migrant Family Separation Suit
"The practice of separating families at the southwest border was shameful," said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in a statement.
Residential Fire Knocked Down In San Diego
The fire sparked at a cul-de-sac home adjacent to El Camino Real in San Diego.
FBI Director Says Threats Have Increased Since Hamas Attack
FBI Director Christopher Wray said domestic threats have increased since Hamas launched its attack on Israel.
Man Shot On Motorcycle In San Diego
A 53-year-old man was shot in the right knee while sitting on his parked motorcycle, police said.
Man Stabbed Outside San Diego Walmart
Joshua Sanchez, 27, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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