Crime & Safety
Drug Smugglers; 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.
Border Patrol Finds 244 Pounds Of Pot In San Diego's East County
Agents found the marijuana in five burlap bundles modified with backpack-style straps on Christmas Eve, according to the Border Patrol.
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Crews Extinguish Warehouse Fire In San Diego's Barrio Logan
Firefighters from the San Diego, Chula Vista, National City and Coronado fire departments helped extinguish the fire.
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Woman Dies From Injuries Suffered In I-15 Crash With Big Rig
A woman who suffered serious injuries when her pickup spun out and was struck by a big rig and SUV on I-15 in Escondido has died.
Extension Cord Sparks San Diego House Fire: Officials
An electrical extension cord caused a house to catch fire Thursday in the South Encanto community, authorities said.
2 Hospitalized After Christmas Eve Crash In South Bay
The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said, and was then released to a hospital for treatment.
Woman Killed In Rollover Crash Near Warner Springs
A 60-year-old woman was killed Thursday in a solo-vehicle rollover crash at a rural intersection near Warner Springs, authorities said.
Deputies Crack Down On DUI Drivers Over Holidays In San Diego
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on DUI drivers over the holiday season.
San Diego Woman Sentenced For Drug Smuggling
A San Diego woman who conspired to smuggle more than 450,000 fentanyl pills into the U.S. was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.
5 People Rescued From Flooded Drainage Pipe Near Border
Five people trying to enter the United States from Mexico Monday through flooded drainage pipes were rescued by firefighters.
Man Sentenced For Selling Meth Throughout North County
A man who sold methamphetamine to dozens of north San Diego County customers was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
Sergeant Arrested For Alleged Domestic Violence At Carlsbad Home
A San Diego police sergeant was arrested in Carlsbad on suspicion of domestic violence and placed on unpaid leave, officials said.
Man Walks Into San Diego Burger King To Report Being Stabbed
A man was hospitalized Monday after he walked into a Burger King restaurant in the Midway District and told employees he had been stabbed.
Suspect In 1987 Double Murder In Ramona Pleads Not Guilty
Murder and attempted murder charges were filed against a man suspected of opening fire at a child's birthday party in Ramona 32 years ago.
Man Found Dead Under Motorcycle Near Borrego Springs Resort
The body of a man who'd been reported missing on Sunday was found pinned under a motorcycle in a levee off a Borrego Springs road Monday.
Big Rig Collides With Pickup On I-15 In Escondido
The crash was reported on northbound I-15 near state Route 78, California Highway Patrol Officer Mark Latulippe said.
Man Shot At Oceanside Transit Center
A man was shot in the abdomen after a dispute over the weekend at the Oceanside Transit Center, police said.
Firefighters from the Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe fire departments responded to help douse the flames.
The shooting was reported at a home in the 1200 block of Greenlake Drive in Encinitas, according to the Sheriff's Department.
2 Displaced In San Diego Apartment Fire
An early afternoon apartment fire in San Carlos displaced two residents Friday and caused an estimated $150,000 worth of monetary losses.
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