Fatal Border Chase; Child-Lurer Sought: La Mesa, S.D. Police Log

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

1 Dead, 4 Injured In Rollover Crash During Border Patrol Pursuit

• The accident, involving a suspected immigrant smuggler, closed both directions of state Route 125 in Chula Vista, officials said.

2 Seriously Injured In Suspected DUI Rollover Crash

• The driver, 22, was arrested, and the passenger, also 22, lost 3 fingers and is suffering life-threatening injuries, San Diego police said.

Parolee Sneaks On Amtrak, Roughs Up Ticket-Taker: Cops

• The suspect, reportedly trying to hitch a free ride from San Diego to Los Angeles, was arrested in North County, police said.

Truck Rolls, Runs Over, Kills Man At South Bay Dealership

• The vicitm was an employee at the Toyota car lot and opening a gate when the accident occurred, police said.

Hitting Head No 'Diversion' In Sex Trial For Former LJ Teacher

• Bike accident fails under mental-health diversion for La Jolla Country Day School ex-instructor, accused of sex crimes with student: judge.

Husband Convicted In Wife's East County Stabbing Death

• The body of Melissa Whitby, 49, was found in 2017 by a hiker along a Jamul trail.

2 CHP Officers Struck, Injured By Suspect During Pursuit

• The chase began in Orange County and ended in Solana Beach, officials said.

Firefighters Help Pick Up Park Trash Left By Weekend Revelers

• Crews opted out of morning workout at Mission Bay Park, to instead aid a lone park worker cleaning up massive mess left on Easter Sunday.

Arrest Made In Car Crash, Alleged Arson At Raytheon Building

• Crews responded to report of explosion and smoke from building on Balboa Avenue and abandoned, burning Toyota Prius, officials said.

Armed Woman With Baby Threatens Easter Service: SDPD

• Clairemont churchgoers disarmed the woman, and she was arrested when San Diego police arrived, officials said.

Man Who Tried Luring Girl Into Corvette Sought By SD Deputies

• The child, 9, told authorities the suspect pulled up to her in Santee and asked if she would like a ride to a "game," officials said.

Picnic Ends In Stabbing Over Lost Phone At Lake Murray: Police

• A man reportedly used app that tracked his missing cell to other park-goers, and fight broke out when he asked to search their belongings.

4 Teens Arrested In 4 Back-To-Back Street Robberies In San Diego

• In slightly more than one hour, four pedestrians reported to police that they were robbed at gunpoint Wednesday morning.

Group Of Men Attack, Rob 3 In San Diego Before Stealing Car

• The stolen vehicle was a black 2015 Nissan Sentra with California license plate 7LYF371, police said.

Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Easter Sunday Crash

• The accident was at the intersection of Specialty Drive and Poinsettia Avenue in Vista, deputies said.

Man Killed By Amtrak Train In North County

• The 57-year-old walked onto tracks and was struck by a southbound train in Encinitas, officials said.

Carlsbad Communications Operator Named 'Dispatcher Of Year'

• The San Diego Association of Public Safety Dispatchers awarded Elizabeth Pinedo with the honor at a recent banquet.

Teen Stabbed Outside Mexican Eatery In San Diego

• Police said the stabbing occurred in the parking lot of Ayberto's Mexican Food in the Mountain View neighborhood.

North County Man Succumbs To Injuries Week After Crash

• The motorist, 26, suffered major injuries in the April 13 rollover and died Friday at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, officials said.

1 Pedestrian Killed, 1 Injured By SUV In La Presa

• The Wednesday night accident was near an intersection on Jamacha Boulevard, officials said.

Woman Fractures Leg In Scooter Crash In Mission Hills

• San Diego police said the 46-year-old looked down at her cellphone's GPS map and lost control of the electric vehicle.

Shots Fired At Parked Truck; Nearby School Locked Down In SD

• San Diego police are seeking suspects responsible for the gunfire in the Southcrest neighborhood.

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