Crime & Safety
Convicted Child Molester Sentenced; Marine Killed By Falling Tree; Fugitive Sex Offender Found: San Diego County Police Log
A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around La Mesa and Mount Helix and across San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the county this week.
3 Killed, 1 Injured In Rollover Crash In Rancho Bernardo
The non-carpool southbound lanes of Interstate 15 were closed as officials investigated the crash, according to the CHP.
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DUI Checkpoint Planned In Escondido Friday
The checkpoint will take place Friday at an undisclosed location within Escondido city limits.
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DUI Checkpoint Planned In Santee This Weekend
The checkpoint will take place from 8 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday at an undisclosed location within city limits.
Woman Attacked While Walking In Santee
A man assaulted a woman Monday night as she was walking near the 8700 block of Cottonwood Avenue in Santee, officials said.
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Tierrasanta
The blaze broke out near Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Santo Road, officials said.
Fugitive Sex Offender Found In Lemon Grove
Rainier Raroque, 31, had failed to register as a sex offender, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
A reported brush fire in a canyon in north Clairemont turned out to be smoke coming from a movie set.
Burglary, Credit Card Fraud Suspect Caught On Camera In Santee
Have you seen this man? He is suspected of breaking into gym lockers and stealing credit cards in Santee.
Brush Fire Contained At Camp Pendleton
VIDEO: The half-acre blaze broke out alongside northbound Interstate 5, just south of Cristianitos Road.
Train Hits, Kills Woman In Encinitas
The deadly collision occurred on the railroad tracks near the intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Vulcan Avenue.
Falling Tree Kills Marine At Camp Pendleton
Lance Cpl. Cody J. Haley of Hardin, Iowa, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The blaze broke out in the 1300 block of Marline Avenue.
Pedestrian Hit By Car In Carlsbad
The 30-year-old woman was hit by a car while crossing the street against a red light.
Fired Poway Unified Superintendent Facing Felony Charges
John Collins 63, was fired in July 2016 after an audit found that he collected more than $345,000 in unauthorized pay.
Navy Vet Arrested, Accused Of Abusing Dogs In Oceanside
David Herbert, 36, of Oceanside, was arrested on suspicion of severely abusing his next-door neighbors' dogs.
'Suspicious' Fire Scorches Garage At Vacant Escondido Apartment Building
Investigators believe the fire may have been the result of arson, police said.
Convicted Child Molester Gets 48 Years For Molesting Carlsbad Military School Cadet
Jeffrey Barton, 59, was convicted in June of five felony counts of oral copulation and one felony count of sodomy.
Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy, Bystander Shot In Downtown San Diego
Deputy Jason Philpot is an 11-year veteran of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. He and the other victim are expected to recover.
Man Found Dead In Wreckage In San Pasqual
The 80-year-old man was found dead down an embankment in San Pasqual, an area between Escondido and Ramona.
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