Crime & Safety
Hard Landing; Ghost Gun; Burglary Spree: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
LA MESA, 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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Christian Gomez Lopez, 31, was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder for the May 23, 2016, stabbing of Jeffrey Quirino.
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The light aircraft collapsed during a landing at Gillespie Field, authorities reported.
Other stories from across the county:
Bomb Threat Prompts Lockdown At San Marcos High School
Any students who were being dropped off were turned away from the school, while people already on campus followed lockdown procedures.
Burglary Crew Ringleader Sentenced For 43-Home Series
George Boozer, 48, pleaded guilty earlier this year to 72 counts that included residential burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.
Exec Pleads Guilty To Role In Defrauding Qualcomm Out Of Over $150M
Ali Akbar Shokouhi, 64, of San Diego, pleaded guilty to a federal money laundering charge.
The Tesla's batteries exploded, causing danger to Chula Vista firefighters.
South Bay Freeway Pileup Leaves Driver Dead
A predawn South Bay freeway pileup left a motorist dead and a DUI suspect under arrest.
Man Sentenced For Stabbing, Running Over Man In National City
Thornell Brown, 58, was convicted by a Chula Vista jury of second-degree murder for the June 4, 2022, killing of 52-year-old Frank Gallegos.
Felony Suspect Allegedly Caught With Ghost Gun In Vista
A suspected felon was jailed after allegedly fleeing from deputies in Vista and being caught carrying a ghost gun, authorities reported.
Man Sentenced For Molesting 5-Year-Old Girl At San Diego Church
Chester Yang pleaded guilty to a count of forcible lewd acts on a child for the April 2017 crime.
Woman Killed In Multiple Vehicle Crash On I-5 In National City
The woman was transported to a hospital, where she died.
Electric Bike Rider Injured In Crash Into Pickup In Sorrento Valley
The rider sustained facial injuries and an open fracture to his left forearm, police said.
Claim Filed Vs. SD Medical Examiner For Failing To ID Body For Months
A legal claim alleges that the M.E.'s office failed to promptly identify a man, leaving his family to believe he remained missing.
Third Suspect Jailed In Fatal Assault At Logan Heights Trolley Depot
Angel Jesus Salcedo of San Diego was arrested in connection with the violent death of 70-year-old Michael Goodin, police said.
Pornhub Parent Company Sued For Videos Published Without Consent
The complaint was filed in San Diego federal court against Aylo Media S.A.R.L., formerly known as MindGeek.
It took firefighters nearly three hours to fully extinguish the blaze.
Body Found On Interstate 805 In San Diego
A pedestrian was found dead in the No. 1 lane of north Interstate 805, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Brothers Sentenced For Trafficking In Counterfeit Apple Products
Two brothers from San Diego who ran a scheme to traffic fraudulently obtained iPhones and iPads were sentenced to federal prison terms.
Fight Leaves Teen Mortally Injured In Vista
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Man Jailed On Suspicion Of Distributing Child Sex Abuse Materials
Jason Charles Nicholas, 53, was taken into custody Sept. 21 and faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted, the FBI said.
Shooting Threat Prompts Deputy Patrols Around San Marcos School
As a precaution, deputies patrolled around the school before and after classes.
Motorcyclist Killed In Fallbrook Collision
Paramedics took the motorcyclist to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police Investigate Discovery Of Body In Hillcrest Canyon
A body was found near the intersection of state Route 163 and Washington Street, according to the San Diego Police Department.
1 Stabbed To Death After Fight In Vista
Sheriff's homicide detectives were investigating the death.
Escondido Man Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI; Passenger Killed
The motorist, identified as Jean Ramirez, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, authorities said.
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