Brush Fires; Man Run Over: La Mesa, SD County Police Log

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week across San Diego County.

Brush Fire Briefly Threatens Homes In Del Dios Area

A roughly three-acre blaze broke out Thursday in the area of Del Dios Highway and Toyon Canyon Road, according to Cal Fire.

Firefighter Injured When Roof Of Burning Dry Cleaners Collapses

A firefighter was injured in a roof collapse Wednesday while battling flames engulfing an Escondido dry-cleaning business.

Officer Injured During Arrest Over Parking Violation In San Diego
A police officer was injured while helping arrest a woman who allegedly became upset and belligerent in Mission Bay Park.

Child Abuse Suspect Runs Over Man, Flees Scene: San Diego Police

A man was critically injured when he was run over by a vehicle allegedly driven by a woman he confronted for beating a girl, police said.

Brush Fire Sparks Near SR-163 In Downtown San Diego

Firefighters extinguished a small brush fire Thursday morning near state Route 163 and Interstate 5 in downtown San Diego, authorities said.

Brush Fire Breaks Out At Camp Pendleton

A brush fire broke out at Camp Pendleton Monday, sending smoke over San Diego's North County.

Man Found Dead In Valley Center Home Identified

Authorities publicly identified a 59-year-old man found shot to death in a home near Valley View Casino.

Man Serving 80 Years To Life For Robberies Re-Sentenced

A prison inmate previously serving an 80-years-to-life sentence for a series of San Diego robberies from the 1990s will soon be a free man.

Suspect In 2-Day Spree Of Vehicle Vandalism Behind Bars

A man who allegedly kicked and bashed windows out of nearly two dozen cars in the East Village and Park West areas was arrested.

Possible Homicide Victim Found Floating In Mission Bay ID'd

Anita Teres, 36, was known to frequent Fiesta Island, downtown San Diego, La Mesa and various local trolley stops, according to police.

Police Investigate Deadly Shooting In City Heights

A man was shot and killed Wednesday evening in the City Heights section of San Diego.

Young Man Shot, Killed In Chollas Creek Neighborhood

Homicide detectives Thursday were investigating the death of a young man who was fatally shot in the Chollas Creek neighborhood.

Murder Trial Begins For Man Accused In Father's Beating Death

Leighton Dorey IV, 42, is accused of fatally beating and strangling his 71-year-old father in the victim's Rancho Santa Fe home.

Suspect Arrested In Deadly 2017 Home Invasion In Lemon Grove

A man already in jail on unrelated charges was re-arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a botched burglary in Lemon Grove.

1 Of 3 Roommates Pleads Guilty To Robbing Mission Valley Bank

One of three roommates who stole more than $23,000 from a Chase bank in Mission Valley pleaded guilty to federal bank robbery charges.

La Mesa Couple Charged With Murder In Infant Son's Death

Joel Dwayne Brownell, 28, and Jalena Robin Rodriguez, 30, are accused in the death of their 7-month-old son.

Man Found Dead Inside Valley Center Home

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who was found inside a home near Valley View Casino in Valley Center.

Alleged Drunken Driver Charged In Pedestrian's Hit-And-Run Death

An alleged drunken driver accused of running down a pedestrian on a Rancho Penasquitos sidewalk, then fleeing the scene, has been charged.

Teens Stabbed While Spraying Graffiti Under I-8 Near Old Town

Two teens were stabbed in an altercation near an Interstate 8 underpass in San Diego's Old Town neighborhood, police said.

Woman Critically Injured In North Park House Fire

A woman was hospitalized in critical condition after being rescued from a burning home in the North Park section of San Diego.

Big Rigs Collide On Interstate 5 In Oceanside

A big rig struck another large truck parked on the right shoulder of I-5, causing it to veer off the highway, hit a tree and catch fire.

Vehicles Damaged In National City Fire

A fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon near where two highways intersect damaged at least 20 vehicles in a National City parking lot.

Man, Woman Shot While Driving On I-8 In La Mesa

A man and a woman were hospitalized with gunshot wounds to their legs after their car was struck by gunfire on Interstate 8 in La Mesa.

Gunman Robs Technology Store In La Mesa

A gunman robbed a technology store in La Mesa Tuesday, making off with cash and electronics including iPads and cell phones.

Student Accused Of Making Verbal Threats At West Hills High

The 15-year-old allegedly made a "remark referencing a possible act of violence" that was heard by other students at the Santee high school.

Teenager Struck By Pickup Truck In Imperial Beach

A 14-year-old girl was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Imperial Beach Boulevard and Connecticut Street, officials said.

Police Seek Witnesses Of South Bay Crash That Killed Pedestrian

Police put out a call for witnesses to a weekend collision that killed a pedestrian in Chula Vista.

10 Cars Vandalized In Bankers Hill

Police were searching Monday for a man who smashed the windows of 10 cars parked in Bankers Hill.

Car Trapped Under Semi-Truck After East County Crash

A woman whose car ended up under a semi-truck on I-8 in El Cajon was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, authorities said.

Man Breaks Into Woman's Bedroom, Attacks Her Before Fleeing

A man climbed through a window of a Pacific Beach home attacked a woman in her bedroom before fleeing, police said.

Man Sentenced For DUI Crash That Killed Pregnant Woman In Ramona

Andrew Milonis, 46, was convicted of murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and hit-and-run for the Mother's Day 2017 crash.

Pedestrian Dies After Rancho Penasquitos Hit-And-Run

A pedestrian died after she was hit by a car in San Diego's Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood, police said.

San Diego Crash Kills Man, Shuts Down Trolley

A man was killed when he lost control of his car, which jumped a curb near an Encanto intersection and struck several poles.

FBI Searching For Suspect In La Mesa Bank Robbery

The FBI is searching for a suspect who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in La Mesa.

Underage Drinking Stings Conducted In Santee

Two operations were conducted by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department to help prevent underage drinking in Santee, authorities said.