Crime & Safety
Border Killing; Lewd Act; Shooting: 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:
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Deputies found more than a dozen gun casings, along with multiple bullet holes to a nearby home.
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Pablo Ramirez, 52, was convicted by an El Cajon jury of attempted murder and other charges for the Sept. 8, 2021, shooting.
The residents were able to safely escape the fire prior to the arrival of emergency crews.
Homeless Parolee Jailed For Alleged Lewd Act In Front Of Teenage Girl
Luther James Burden, 76, is accused of exposing himself and masturbating before fleeing in El Cajon, according to police.
Pedestrian Killed By Vehicle In El Cajon
The driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with authorities.
Other stories from across the county:
Both were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Driver Killed In Head-On Crash In Vista
The cause of the accident was under investigation.
A 63-year-old inmate died of unknown causes at San Diego Central Jail.
Scooter Rider Seriously Injured In Hit And Run In San Diego
The victim sustained an open skull fracture and a brain bleed, police said.
Tips Sought In Abduction, Shooting Of Border-Crossers In Otay Mesa
Four men abducted and shot a pair of border-crossers two months ago in Otay Mesa, killing one of them.
Trial Ordered For Man In SD Shooting That Killed Couple, Toddler
Sergio Lopez Contreras, 45, is accused of gunning down a young couple and a toddler in Normal Heights more than two decades ago.
1 Person Killed In Head-On Collision In Vista
The crash was reported on Olive Avenue at North Melrose Drive, according to the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
3 Teens Arrested In Armed Robbery In Encinitas
Two 16-year-olds were booked into juvenile hall. An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and more.
North County Swim Instructor Sentenced For Molesting Students
A former Callan Swim School teacher and private instructor was sentenced to eight years in state prison for abusing young students.
Reward Offered In Violent Gaslamp Assault
Two men were choked and a woman was struck after two people bumped shoulders while passing on the street in the Gaslamp area.
Ex-San Diego DHS-ICE Union Boss Sentenced For Hiding Embezzlement
Felix Luciano, 61, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal count of filing a false financial report.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Fatally Stabbing Midway Bicyclist
Armando Manuel Parras, 31, who remains in custody without bail, was arrested last week at a motel in West Covina.
Man Sentenced For Using Stolen American Citizen's ID For Over 30 Years
Abel Alonso Valdez-Vazquez, 59, had been using another man's identity since at least December 1992.
Boy Jailed In Vista Stabbing, Carjacking
The boy was booked into juvenile hall on suspicion of carjacking, felony evasion of police and attempted murder.
Motorcyclist Who Died In Dulzura-Area Crash ID'd
Drexel Orgeta of Chula Vista lost control of his westbound two-wheeler in the 18900 block of state Route 94 in Dulzura, authorities said.
17 Hells Angels Members, Supporters, Indicted In Racial Attack
Those charged are accused of taking part in a racially motivated attack on three Black men in Ocean Beach this summer.
Camp Pendleton Resident Dies In Oceanside Roll-Over Crash
A 21-year-old Camp Pendleton resident was killed in a single-vehicle traffic collision on Oceanside Boulevard, police said.
Boy Ejected From Vehicle On I-8; 4 Other Minors Injured
The unidentified 26-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Motorcyclist Killed In Pine Valley Crash Identified
The victim was identified as Mitchell Carl Van Linge, a frequent commuter to the San Diego area for business.
Former San Diego Gulls Forward Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Former San Diego Gulls right wing Nic Kerdiles was killed in a motorcycle accident in Nashville, Tennessee.
He was taken by air ambulance to Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, where he died from his injuries.
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