Boy Stabbed; Fatal Fire; Plane Crash: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

LA MESA, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Stories in La Mesa and East County:

4 Residents Escape House Fire In La Mesa

Three adults and a child escaped a house fire that sparked on the second floor of a multifamily home.

1 Wounded, 1 Arrested In Shooting At East County Apartment

The suspect and the victim appeared to know each other and were arguing prior to the shooting in El Cajon, police said.

Elderly Woman Killed In House Fire In La Mesa Area

Firefighters found the woman dead inside her home, according to the sheriff's department. Her granddaughter had escaped the flames.

Brothers Who Were Found Dead In Blossom Valley Home ID'd

Two retirement-age brothers were found dead over the weekend in a home in a rural neighborhood east of Lakeside.

Small Plane Crashes At Lake Murray Community Church In La Mesa

Both the pilot and passenger were taken to Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Other stories from across the county:

Woman Accused Of Setting Fire At Her Parents Home In Encinitas

Stacey Eaton, 42, was arrested on suspicion of arson to an inhabited dwelling, elder abuse and a violation of a restraining order.

Boy Stabbed At Intersection In Escondido

A boy was critically injured in a stabbing and was undergoing surgery early Friday, police said.

Fire Damages Duplex In Oceanside

The firefighters ensured the safety of all occupants, who had already evacuated before the crews arrived.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured By Hit-And-Run Vehicle In University City

The man was rushed by an ambulance to a hospital.

Escondido Burglary Spree Leads To Road Chase, Arrests Of 4 Teens

An 18-year-old man and three teenage boys suspected of burglarizing 10 businesses were taken into custody following a brief chase.

Man Sentenced For Smuggling Attempt That Led To 13 Dead In Car Crash

Jose Cruz Noguez pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges stemming from the March 2, 2021, crash.

Diesel Fuel Stolen From Rancho Bernardo Gas Station

More than 7,000 gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a Shell gas station in Rancho Bernardo, authorities said.

San Diego Man Charged With Attempted Child Porn Production

Federal authorities put out a call to the public for information on any potential victims.

2 Plead Not Guilty To Murder In Man's Bonita Cove Park Slaying

The defendants, ages 17 and 18, are accused in the death of Michael Shook, whose body was discovered the morning of July 5.

Man Sentenced For Human Smuggling, Ramming Coast Guard Boat

Jesus Jeovanny Alcaraz-Valdez, 33, transported around a dozen undocumented Mexican and Guatemalan migrants on Dec. 17, 2022, officials said.

Inmate Who Died At Tri-City In Oceanside Succumbed To Natural Causes

Zeke Davis, 43, had been arrested on suspicion of violating a temporary restraining order, resisting arrest and battering a peace officer.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train At Old Town Transit Center

The victim died at the scene.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash After Police Chase In Coronado

The suspect sped up before crashing into a vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man Sentenced For Striking San Diego Motorcycle Officer With Car

Moises Correa, 31, was convicted by a San Diego jury of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer.

San Diego Doctor, Son Sentenced For N95 Mask Hoarding, Price Gouging

A University City dermatologist and her son hoarded hundreds of thousands of N95 masks during the pandemic and resold them at a high markup.

Car Hits, Seriously Injures Pedestrian In Rancho Penasquitos

Paramedics took the man to a hospital for treatment of a compound fracture to his left leg and a broken left wrist, police said.

Woman Seriously Injured In City Heights Attack

The woman's large head wound was believed to be non-life-threatening.

Woman Gives Birth In SUV In Kensington

Both the newborn and mother were awake and alert when paramedics took them to UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, police said.

Second Teen Arrested On Suspicion Of Killing Man At Bonita Cove Park

A 17-year-old boy turned himself in to officers at department headquarters, police said.