Crime & Safety
Hatchet Fight; Smuggling Scheme: 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.
Body Found In Ocean At Sunset Cliffs
A body was found Thursday in the ocean near a Sunset Cliffs-area neighborhood where authorities had been searching for a missing man.
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Big Rig Jackknifes On I-15 In San Diego
The accident caused at least 35 gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto the freeway, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said.
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Motorist Injured In Crash On I-8 Ramp In Mission Valley Area
A motorist suffered serious injuries Thursday morning when his car crashed into a wall on an I-8 transition ramp in the Mission Valley area.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Trolley In Lemon Grove
The victim, described only as female, died at the scene, sheriff's Lt. Michelle Craig said.
Murder Charge Filed Against Man Accused In Rolando Wrench Attack
John Cowan Patch, 26, is accused of striking a man in the head with a wrench outside a 7-Eleven store in San Diego, resulting in his death.
Masked Suspects Rob Jewelry Store In National City
At least four masked suspects, one armed with a gun, robbed a jewelry store in National City Tuesday evening.
Jury Selection: La Jolla Restaurateur Accused Of Sexual Assaults
Jury selection began Wednesday for the trial of a La Jolla restaurant owner accused of drugging and sexually assaulting eight women.
San Diego Federal Judge Blocks Restrictions On Asylum At Border
A class-action lawsuit alleges the government is using "misrepresentations, threats and intimidation" to deter migrants from seeking asylum.
Teen Uses Remote-Controlled Car To Smuggle Meth: Border Patrol
An American teenager was arrested after using a remote-controlled car to smuggle meth over the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.
3 Cal Fire Firefighters Injured In Blaze At Julian Home
Three Cal Fire San Diego firefighters suffered minor injuries while dousing a blaze at a home in a rural area near Julian, authorities said.
Woman Struck, Killed By SUV While Crossing San Diego Street
An SUV struck and killed a 63-year-old woman as she was crossing a street in the Talmadge area, police said Tuesday.
A car struck and killed a pedestrian Tuesday near Brengle Terrace Park.
Man Arrested After Hatchet Fight In Escondido: Police
A man was jailed on suspicion of seriously injuring another man with a hatchet during a fight at an Escondido transit center, police said.
Driver Severely Injured In Solo Crash In Carlsbad
A Carlsbad man suffered severe injuries when he lost control of his speeding car and struck a tree on a Carlsbad street, police said.
Transient Sentenced For Manslaughter In Boyfriend's Death
A homeless man who fatally stabbed his boyfriend in Balboa Park last year was sentenced Monday to five years in state prison.
San Diego Jail Inmate's Death Ruled A Drug Overdose
An inmate who died at San Diego Central Jail two months ago succumbed to a drug overdose, authorities reported Monday.
San Diego Shooting: Docs Show Harassment Prior To Murder-Suicide
Sabrina Rosario secured a restraining order against her estranged husband one day before she and four of her sons were shot at their home.
25 Arrested In San Diego Warrant Sweep
Deputies arrested 25 suspects over the weekend during a warrant sweep targeting the city of San Diego, sheriff's officials said.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Road Between 805 And 54 Freeways
The pedestrian died at the scene and the CHP shut down the transition road between the two freeways.
Man Fatally Struck By Big Rig In San Diego
A man died over the weekend when he was struck by a big rig in the University Heights area of San Diego, authorities said.
Fire Destroys Fairbanks Ranch Mansion
The mansion, which had seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, is listed on the Zillow website for nearly $11 million.
San Diego Police Pursuit Ends In Officer-Involved Shooting
Police fired at a person suspected of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint Saturday night.
San Diego Real Estate Agent Arrested For Yearslong Fraud Scheme
The 43-year-old man was arrested in Latvia in October. He is accused of arranging fake real estate sales and pocketing the money himself.
5 Dead, Including 3 Children, In San Diego Home Shooting
A man is believed to have killed three children and their mother before shooting himself. Another injured child was rushed to the hospital.
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