Crime & Safety
Gunman Sought; Attempted Sex Trafficking: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near La Mesa and East County:
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Keenon Green, 35, was arrested at a park in Santee.
Woman Pleads Guilty To Crash That Killed East County Motorcyclist
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Sarah Meland, 51, was charged in the Feb. 13 crash that killed 67-year-old El Cajon resident Dane Terry.
Heartland Fire and Rescue was investigating to find the cause of the fire.
Driver Killed In Crash Off SR-67 Transition Ramp In East County
The driver veered to the right and off the roadway, hit an advisory sign, and crashed into a tree, CHP Officer Jared Grieshaber said.
Woman Who Died On Hike At Three Sisters Falls Identified
Sarah Louise Crocker, 48, died while leading a group of four teens on a hike around the waterfall in eastern San Diego County.
Other stories from across the county:
'Armed And Dangerous' Gunman Sought In San Diego Shooting: Police
Police said Darrick Anthony Coleman, 45, is believed to be associated with a local street gang and should be considered armed and dangerous.
3 Arrested, Charged, For Roles In 26 Home Burglaries Across County
The defendants face on average 37 years in state prison if convicted of all counts.
Man Stabbed Twice After Argument In San Diego's East Village
The suspect stabbed the victim once in the abdomen and once in the right bicep, police said.
Former San Diego Attorney Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Of Taking Client Funds
Kelly Duford Williams, 36, faces up to eight years and eight months in state prison if convicted of all charges.
Smoke Advisory Issued For Camp Pendleton: Authorities
A vegetation fire was burning Tuesday inside Range 409 of the base, authorities said.
Man Sentenced For Teenage Boy's Fatal Shooting At Chicano Park
Bryant Ruiz, 33, pleaded guilty to a voluntary manslaughter charge in connection with the Oct. 23, 2020, shooting death of Brian Romo.
2 Teens Hospitalized After Stabbings In Mission Beach
Police found the victims in an alley and rushed them to the hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder, Assault, In Toddler's Death
McArvin Caringal-Sanchez, 20, is accused of fatally injuring the unidentified boy, who was nearly 2 years old at the time of his death.
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Crash That Injured Sailor In Coronado
Ricardo Vazquez-Gongora, 18, pleaded not guilty to carjacking, hit-and-run and DUI charges.
Ex-Head Of DHS-ICE Union In San Diego Pleads Guilty To Hiding Embezzlement
Felix Luciano, 61, of San Diego pleaded guilty to a federal charge of filing a false financial report
Suspect Arrested In Chollas Creek-Area Shooting Of SDPD Officer
J.C. Blake Sartor of San Diego is expected to face a charge of attempted murder of a peace officer.
Elderly Woman Killed, Man Injured In House Fire Near Escondido
The sheriff's bomb and arson unit is investigating, police said.
Trial Ordered For Man Accused Of Shooting SDPD Officer After Car Chase
Andrew Joseph Garcia, 21, is accused of shooting Officer Javier Hernandez three times at a Mountain View apartment complex on Dec. 12, 2022.
Miramar-Area Construction Mishap Causes Gas Leak, Water-Service Outage
The construction vehicle fell on its side onto water and gas lines, rupturing them, according to SDFRD public affairs.
Woman Badly Hurt In Rainbow-Area Freeway Crash
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of major injuries, the CHP reported.
The suspect stole a pack of cigarettes, a baseball hat and a pair of sunglasses.
Man Arrested In Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy In San Diego
" ... It was determined the child had sustained serious traumatic internal injuries that were indicative of physical child abuse."
Video Of Fatal Police Shooting At San Ysidro Trolley Station Released
Mauricio Sanchez Ramos, 19, died on the evening of June 4 at the scene of the law enforcement shooting.
10 Store Clerks Refuse To Sell Alcohol To Minors In Decoy Operation
The operation was conducted at 10 San Diego stores.
Driver Dies, Passenger Hurt In Julian Vehicle Crash
The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was rushed by Mercy Air to Desert Regional Hospital.
The man entered the convenience store, drew a silver, semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the clerk, police said.
Officer Injured During Arrest Of Armed Robbery Suspect In San Diego
The suspect had used a 4-foot metal pole in the robbery, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Man Seriously Injured By Hit-And-Run Vehicle In San Diego
The man was unconscious suffering from a right shoulder fracture, a laceration to the back of the head and minor abrasions, police said.
Coronado Carjacking Leaves Owner Critically Injured; Robbers Arrested
The car owner was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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