Crime & Safety
Fatal Cliff Fall; Carjacking: 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.
Armed Man Carjacks Driver And His Daughter In San Diego
A man carjacked a truck belonging to a man whose 10-year-old daughter was a passenger Friday in Logan Heights.
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Truck Plows Into Spring Valley Home, Sparks Natural Gas Fire
A pickup truck veered off a street in Spring Valley and plowed into a home, severing a utility line and sparking a natural gas-fueled fire.
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Man Who Fell To His Death From Cliff In San Pasqual Area ID'd
John Bittner of Julian fell to his death from a cliff in Bandy Canyon.
2 Residents Displaced By Garage Fire In Mira Mesa Home
Two residents and a pet were displaced Friday when a fire broke out in the garage of their Mira Mesa home, authorities said.
Climber Falls To His Death On San Pasqual-Area Cliff
The victim was rappelling down a sheer cliff behind a vineyard south of San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Former San Diego EMT Sentenced To Prison For Sex Crimes
David Carpio, 34, who was working for El Cajon-based Balboa Ambulance Service at the time of the offenses.
Domestic Violence Suspect Prompts Standoff At El Cajon Apartment
The several-hour standoff ended with his arrest, authorities said.
Encinitas Restaurant To Pay $18,800 To Settle Discrimination Suit
An Italian restaurant in Encinitas agreed to pay $18,800 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee.
Deputies Who Shot Armed Man In Lemon Grove ID'd: Sheriff
Authorities released the names of the three deputies who shot an armed, reportedly suicidal man during an altercation inside a home.
2 Charged With Murder In Killing Of San Diego Security Guard
Johnny Lee Hill, 40, and Floyd Garrett, 47, are charged with the slaying of Ernest Lee Buchanan, a guard at the Alpha Project tent shelter.
Man Sentenced For Fire That Killed His 2 Children In San Diego
Henry Lopez, 39, was convicted by a San Diego jury of involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment and reckless fire-starting.
DUI Driver Arrested In La Mesa Crash That Hurt Pedestrian: Police
The man is suspected of driving under the influence when he hit and seriously injured a pedestrian at a La Mesa intersection, police said.
Man With Gunshot Wound Dropped Off At Sharp Grossmont Hospital
A man was dropped off at the La Mesa hospital after being found in a Lemon Grove park with a gunshot wound to his neck, authorities said.
Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal East County Frying Pan Attack
Brad Masaru Payton pleaded guilty to fatally beating a fellow independent living facility resident in the face and head with a frying pan.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck On SR-163 In Kearny Mesa Area
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning on state Route 163 in the Kearny Mesa area.
Armed Man, Woman Rob 7-Eleven Stores, Lead Police On Chase
Two people were arrested on suspicion of carjacking a man, robbing three 7-Eleven stores at gunpoint, and leading police on a chase.
An armed, reportedly suicidal man was shot when three deputies opened fire during an altercation inside a Lemon Grove home, officials said.
2 Men Arrested For Robbing San Diego Taco Bell: Police
Two men were arrested on suspicion of robbing a Taco Bell restaurant in the Linda Vista community of San Diego, a police sergeant said.
San Diego Area Military Bases Tighten Security At Entry Gates
Military bases throughout San Diego County have instituted heightened security measures and warned of increased entry gate delays.
Man Sentenced For Killing Roommate, Stuffing Body In Barrel
Timothy John Cook, 54, stabbed his roommate 66 times at the Chula Vista home they shared, then stuffed the victim's body into a barrel.
Motorcyclist Gravely Injured In Pauma Valley Crash
A motorcyclist was gravely injured Monday in a solo crash on a rural road near Casino Pauma.
A man wanted on two felony warrants was arrested by police after he fled a traffic stop and crashed his car in the Spring Valley area.
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