Fatal Plane Crash; Wrong-Way Wreck: La Mesa & Nearby Police Log

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

Driver Crashes Through School Gate, Flees Scene In Carmel Valley

• The crash happened at Ashley Falls Elementary School off Del Mar Heights Road, according to San Diego police.

2 Found Dead In Plane Wreckage In East County

• The plane took off Wednesday evening from Gillespie Field in El Cajon.

3 Killed, Including Child, In Wrong-Way Crash On I-805

• An 18-year-old man driving a sports car was traveling southbound on northbound I-805, causing a fiery pileup in the Miramar area.

Fiery Fatal Wreck Shuts Down Northbound I-805

• Authorities believed that upwards of three people died in the damaged vehicles.

San Diego Cop Killer Granted Parole – Again

• Jesus Cecena, 57, has been approved for parole three other times but Gov. Jerry Brown overturned the board's recommendation each time.

Downed Plane Discovered In East County

• The wreckage of a light plane that went missing during a flight out of Gillespie Field was found Thursday.

Rep. Hunter, Wife Plead Not Guilty To Charges Of Misusing Funds

• An indictment filed Tuesday in San Diego accuses the couple of misusing campaign funds and filing false campaign finance records.

Transient Accused In Fatal Stabbing In Poway To Stand Trial

• Kevin Miles Talbott, 31, is accused in the Jan. 14 death of Zubayr Phahez and faces 26 years to life in prison if convicted.

Woman Found Dead Inside Crashed Vehicle Near Sycuan Casino

• A hiker came upon the crumpled gold Lexus ES300 roughly a half-mile from the southern terminus of Sycuan Road, officials said.

Man Arrested After Allegedly Kidnapping Girlfriend's Son In Vista

• Deputies found an empty vodka bottle in the man's vehicle. He displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol, officials said.

Man Escapes Fiery Crash Into Utility Pole In Escondido

• The vehicle knocked down a utility pole, then burst into flames in Escondido, police said.

3-Year-Old Falls From Second-Story Window In University City

• A child was hospitalized after falling backward through the window screen of an open second-story window, police said.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Oceanside Crash

• Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the crash, officials said.

Man Arrested After Hourlong Police Pursuit In San Diego County

• The chase went through San Diego, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, Rancho San Diego, National City, Chula Vista and Otay Mesa, police said.

Vista Man Held Without Bail In Fatal Shooting Of Girlfriend

• Estevan Montelongo, 41, faces 110 years to life if convicted in the death of 28-year-old Michelle Hashtani.

Deputy Accused Of Groping Women Arraigned On New Charges

• Twenty women have filed lawsuits against Richard Fischer, 32, in civil court, alleging that he assaulted them while on patrol.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car On I-5 In National City

• The fatality forced a closure of the northbound lanes of the interstate in the area for about two hours.

2 Injured In Shooting On Freeway In Lemon Grove

• It happened shortly after 9:45 p.m. Sunday on westbound state Route 94 near Lemon Grove Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Brush Fire Burns 60 Acres At Camp Pendleton

• Basilone Road is closed in the area.

Search Ends For Missing Sailor From San Diego-Based USS Lake Erie

• "Losing a shipmate is devastating and felt by our entire crew. We will continue to support the family in any way we can."

Rep. Duncan Hunter: Charges Are Politically Motivated

• A 48-page indictment filed Tuesday in San Diego accuses the couple of misusing campaign funds and filing false campaign finance records.

Rep. Duncan Hunter And Wife Indicted For Misuse Of Campaign Funds

• Hunter and his wife were indicted on charges that they allegedly used more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses.

Sailor Missing From San Diego-Based USS Lake Erie

• Ships and helicopters from the strike group and the U.S. Coast Guard's 11th District are searching for the missing sailor.

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