Crime & Safety
Border Tunnel; Fatal Crashes: 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.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck On I-5 Near Camp Pendleton
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday morning on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton, authorities said.
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1 Killed, 3 Injured In 3-Car Crash On Rural Road Near Escondido
One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash that left three others injured near Elfin Forest southwest of Escondido, authorities said.
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Camp Pendleton Marine Killed By Suspected DUI Driver
A man killed by a suspected DUI driver while walking near an Oceanside intersection was a Camp Pendleton Marine, officials said.
Man Shot With Pellet Gun While Driving In Rancho San Diego Area
A man was struck by a pellet when someone pulled up alongside his vehicle in the Rancho San Diego area and opened fire, authorities said.
21 Arrested In East County Drug Dealing Crackdown
The suspects were taken into custody after deputies served search warrants at various locations in Lakeside and El Cajon, officials said.
Teens Arrested For Stabbing Homeless Man At Vista Park: Sheriff
Two teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of stabbing a homeless man at Veteran's Memorial Park in Vista, authorities said.
A motorist suffered severe injuries in a solo-vehicle crash down a steep embankment off Interstate 15 in Pala Mesa, authorities said.
Teen Arrested For Fatal Shooting In San Diego: Police
A teen was arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting a young man last November at the Linda Vista Recreation Center, police said.
DUI Suspect Arrested After Damaging 11 Vehicles In San Marcos
A man was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence after he struck 11 parked vehicles, authorities said.
SD Police Officers Cleared In Shooting, In-Custody Deaths
The San Diego County District Attorney's Office released three reports on the cases, including one of Old Town murder and kidnapping suspect
Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay $344M In Pelvic Mesh Penalties
A San Diego judge ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay nearly $344 million in civil penalties.
Man Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run Of La Mesa Bicyclist
Craig Wendell Nelson, a 56-year-old probationer from Julian, faces four years and eight months in state prison if convicted.
A suspect was arrested after a police pursuit, officials said.
Border Tunnel In San Diego Longest Ever Found: DEA
The underground channel, with elevator, electricity and rail system, began beneath a small industrial building in Tijuana, officials said.
Suspect Arrested In Serviceman's 1975 Slaying
The San Diego cold case unit allege a New York man was the killer of the naval dental technician in the 44-year-old case, officials said.
Man Busted With $300K Hidden In Vehicle: Border Patrol
A K-9 officer helped with the Monday arrest near Oceanside.
Santee Man Killed In Crash Near El Cajon Identified
Raul Valderrama Jr., 46, of Santee, was killed when he lost control of a truck on a road in a hilly neighborhood just east of El Cajon.
Kitchen Fire Displaces 3 From Oceanside Condo
Three residents were displaced when a kitchen fire damaged a waterfront condominium on Oceanside Harbor, authorities said.
A passenger was ejected from the Mercedes and the driver was trapped inside the car following the crash, police said.
SUV Crashes Into Pole Near El Cajon Intersection, Causes Outage
A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI Tuesday morning after he crashed an SUV into a power pole near an El Cajon intersection, police said.
Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Water At Chula Vista Harbor
A woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI after she crashed a car into the San Diego Bay near the Chula Vista Harbor, police said.
Man Convicted Of Killing Ocean Beach Resident
A man was convicted of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of an Ocean Beach resident whose body remains missing.
Man Seriously Injured In San Marcos Crash
A man was seriously injured when a car crashed into a parked trailer he was standing next to on a street near Palomar College.
Police Tuesday were searching for a man who fatally stabbed a 32-year-old Escondido man outside a Burger King in Escondido.
Man Pleads Guilty To Murder In San Diego Homeless Killing Spree
Jon David Guerrero, 42, pleaded guilty to 15 felonies, including four counts of murder.
Santee Man Killed In Solo Rollover Crash In East County
A 46-year-old Santee resident was killed when he crashed a pickup truck off a rural road in a hilly neighborhood just east of El Cajon.
2 Displaced After Chimney Fire Damages Rancho Penasquitos Home
Two residents were displaced when a chimney fire caused an estimated $20,000 in structural damage to their Rancho Penasquitos home.
29 Arrested In San Diego County Sheriff's Deputies Sweep
The arrests took place in Alpine, El Cajon, Jamul, Lakeside, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Rancho San Diego, Santee and Spring Valley.
A man died after being struck by a vehicle while walking across North Coast Highway, Oceanside police said.
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