Crime & Safety
Bomb Squad Called; School Lockdown: La Mesa, SD County Police Log
Two border pursuits end in crashes, Horton Plaza shooting trial, arrests in PB murder and other crime news this week from San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from this week across San Diego County.
No Gun Found At Mission Bay High School
- The campus on Grand Avenue in San Diego was locked down after a caller reported a weapon, officials said.
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- The motorist was the only occupant of the car, which hit a tree, officials said.
Fire Breaks Out At Roofing Company In Oceanside
- The blaze began in an industrial oven, officials said.
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- Marlon Johnson was arrested in Arkansas and tried denying he was in the area when the two were killed in 2011, officials said.
2 Killed, 1 Injured In Crash While Fleeing Border Patrol: Police
- The driver ran a red light at an Otay Mesa intersection and hit a semi, officials said.
- This wreck came one day after two persons died and one was injured in accident while dodging Border Patrol in Otay Mesa, officials said.
Fatal Horton Plaza Shooting: Pretrial Motions Due For Accused
- Arrow Morris is accused of shooting dead Navy pilot James Celani and wounding his cousin outside comedy club in 2017.
- Rounds of ammo and at least a dozen military ordnance were left behind by a deceased relative in Mira Mesa house, official said.
House Fire Displaces Family Of 4, 2 Dogs In North County
- No injuries reported, but damages estimated at $500,000, officials said.
Cyclist Seriously Injured In North County Fall
- The rider went down after a car passed him on a San Marcos street, official said.
Man Accused In Brother's Death: Hearing Slated
- The fatal shooting occurred in September at at North County sports bar.
2 Teens Seriously Injured In Rancho Bernardo Crash
- The wreck was at the intersection of Rancho Bernardo Road and Cresta Drive, police said.
Jailed Pair Arrested In Connection With Pacific Beach Murder
- Police did not disclose a connection between the duo and two other suspects or the shooting victim.
Pedestrian Struck By Car At Campo Road Intersection
- The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, CHP said.
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