Crime & Safety
Car-Vandalism Spree; Fatal Crashes: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Suspect Jailed In Alleged Car-Vandalism Spree
Investigators think as many as 50 vehicles may have been damaged in the same manner during the alleged vandalism series, police said.
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East County Man Killed In I-8 Crash
Jared Martineau, 29, of Lakeside suffered fatal injuries in a collision on Interstate 8 in the Flinn Springs area.
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Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East County
The man, who was about 70 to 80 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene, El Cajon police Lt. Darrin Forster said.
2 Killed In Crash Near Mission Bay
Two people were killed in a collision between a car and a motorcycle in the Mission Bay area.
M.E.: Veterinarian Who Died In Break-In Attempt Had Heart Attack
The testimony came in the preliminary hearing of Patrick O'Brien, who is charged with murder in the death of Clark Kelly.
Otay Mesa Gunshot Victim Dies 2 Months After Shooting
No suspects in the case have been identified, according to police.
Daughters Of Man Who Died In County Jail File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Gilbert Gil was left alone in a holding cell for 14 hours without anyone checking on him, they allege.
Driver Who Died In Crash During National City Police Chase ID'd
The National City resident was ejected from his vehicle and came to rest in a landscaped center divider.
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed 2 Sisters
Elizabeth Higuera Cano, 25, and Jazmin Higuera Cano, 23, died at a hospital following the Bay Terraces crash.
Vehicle-To-Vehicle Shooting Damages Tow Truck In North County
Curtis Lynn Cains, 61, was arrested in Carlsbad on suspicion of assault with a firearm.
Child-Molest Suspect Dies In North County Hospital
Maximillian Aguirre of Spring Valley was pronounced dead at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside.
Darius Dewayne Hargrove, 28, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and assault with intent to commit rape.
Man Sentenced For Killing Boyfriend At Downtown San Diego Motel
Ryan Breeland, 43, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the death of 32-year-old Kenneth Banks.
Driver Killed In Crash On I-15 Near Escondido Identified
Juan Cornejo, 32, of Temecula died at the scene.
Hit-And-Run Driver Who Fled Crash That Killed 2 Turns Self In: Police
He was booked into San Diego County jail and charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run, according to police.
Man Killed In RV Park: San Diego Police
The gunman fled but was found in his motorhome at the park, police said.
Man Gets Jail Time For Street Racing In San Diego: Authorities
"This sentence shows how seriously my Office, law enforcement, and the courts take these reckless incidents," the city attorney said.
Attempted Murder Conviction Overturned For Man In Oceanside Cop Crash
Roberto Ignacio Flores, 32, has been convicted twice by North County juries of attempted murder.
Vandal Damages 3 Vehicles, Injures Woman In San Diego
The 23-year-old was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Nurse Charged In Plastic Surgery Death Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
Heather Lang Vass, 43, faces up to four years in state prison for the death of Megan Espinoza, a 36-year-old mother of two.
Video Of Deputy's Non-Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man Released
The man remained hospitalized this week for treatment of gunshot wounds to his legs.
Ex-Insurance Agent Ordered To Repay Over $220K To Former Clients
John Ryan, 64, took funds from 12 of his clients, including Gregg Juarez, an art dealer who lived in Carlsbad until his death in 2018.
Rapper Boosie Badazz Pleads Not Guilty To Being A Felon With Gun
The rapper, whose real name is Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr., faces up to three years in state prison if convicted.
Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In North County
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash In Escondido
The motorcyclist went off the roadway and struck a light pole, police said.
Driver Arrested In Double-Fatal Bay Terraces Crash
Tony Garcia, 53, of San Diego was booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and two counts of vehicular manslaughter.
San Diego Man Convicted Of Murdering Girlfriend Who Went Missing
A jury convicted Nery Roberto Garcia, 36, of first-degree murder for the 2021 death of 48-year-old Faviola Calderon.
2 Men Wanted For Felony Battery Assault In San Diego's College Area
Police said the suspects were last seen walking westbound on Montezuma Road near San Diego State University.
2 Women Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In San Diego
A motorist in a pickup truck fled the scene on foot, authorities said.
Boy Seriously Injured By Vehicle In San Diego's La Playa Neighborhood
A boy was seriously injured when he was hit by a vehicle while having a toy sword fight with a friend, police said.
Man Stabbed Multiple Times In Tent In San Diego's East Village
The man was rushed to a hospital where he underwent surgery and was stabilized, police said.
The woman was rushed to a hospital to treat a pelvic fracture and laceration to the head, police said.
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