Kidnapping; Robberies; Crashes: 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.

Trial Date Set For Man Accused In 1987 Rape/Murder In San Diego

• An April 30 trial date was set Thursday for a North Carolina man accused of raping and murdering a 79-year-old woman.

Body Found In Vehicle Near Lake Hodges

• A body was found in a vehicle early Thursday morning near Lake Hodges in an unincorporated area just south of Escondido, authorities said.

At Least 1 Killed In Solo-Vehicle Crash In San Marcos

• At least one person was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning on a San Marcos road, authorities said.

Man With Gun Robs Lemon Grove Fast-Food Eatery

• A man with a gun robbed a Jack-in-the-Box restaurant in Lemon Grove Wednesday.

Threat Prompts Lockdown At Scripps Ranch High School

• A threat against Scripps Ranch High School prompted an hourlong lockdown of the campus Thursday.

Two Gunmen Rob Jewelry Store In Mission Valley

• Police Thursday were searching for two masked gunmen suspected of robbing a jewelry store in Mission Valley.

Man Robs 7-Eleven In Lake Murray

• The man walked around the counter and demanded money from the employee, officials said.

1 Seriously Injured In Crash With Semi Truck Trailer On I-15

• One person suffered major injuries Wednesday when an SUV crashed into the rear of a semi truck hauling a trailer on Interstate 15.

Car With 6-Month-Old Baby Inside Stolen, Escondido Man Arrested

• A 31-year-old Escondido man was jailed Wednesday on suspicion of stealing a car with a 6-month-old baby inside, police said.

Jury: Prescriptions Not a Factor In Deadly Valley Center Crash

• A jury found that prescription medications a woman had in her system while driving last year were not factors in a deadly head-on crash.

Motorcycle Officer Injured In Hit-And-Run On I-15

• An El Cajon motorcycle officer escaped serious injury when a collision with a hit-and-run driver caused him to tumble onto I-15 in Bonsall.

Man Dies Two Weeks After Attack Near Petco Park

• A 56-year-old man who was severely beaten near Petco Park two weeks ago died of his injuries, police reported.

Authorities ID Woman Killed In Crash In Paradise Hills

• Authorities identified a 24-year-old woman who was fatally injured when she crashed into a parked box truck in the Paradise Hills area.

Woman Struck, Seriously Injured While Riding Bicycle In Vista

• A bicyclist suffered serious injuries when she was struck by a pickup while riding on a street in Vista, officials said.

Pedestrian Struck By Car At Chollas Creek Intersection

• A 63-year-old man suffered major injuries when he was struck by a car at a Chollas Creek intersection, police said.

Man Seriously Injured In Solo Crash In Mira Mesa

• The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, officials said.

Gunmen Wearing Ski Masks Rob Paradise Hills Liquor Store

• Police were searching for two men suspected of robbing a Paradise Hills liquor store at gunpoint while wearing ski masks.

Pair Arrested On Suspicion Of Breaking Into San Diego Burger King

• Officers responded to the area, spotted the pair exiting the back door of the eatery and took them into custody, officials said.

Woman Testifies She Was Raped By Off-Duty Officer In San Diego

• A woman told a jury Monday that an off-duty Yuma police officer raped her during a visit to her family home in San Diego last year.

Fire Engulfs Spring Valley Mobile Home

• A fire engulfed a mobile home at an East County trailer park Monday, displacing a family of six.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed On 54 Freeway In South Bay

• A pedestrian was struck and killed on the South Bay Freeway in Chula Vista, authorities said.

Man Stunned, Stabbed In Rolando Fight

• A man was attacked with a stun gun and stabbed in a fight over the weekend in Rolando, police said.

Man Shot In Encanto, Suspects Flee Scene

• The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his gunshot wound, officials said.

Pedestrian Killed In Linda Vista Crash Identified

• Authorities have identified a woman who died after she was struck by a car in Linda Vista last month.

Trial Date Set For Indicted Congressman Duncan Hunter And Wife

• Hunter and his wife, Margaret, were indicted in August on charges they spent more than $250,000 in campaign funds on personal expenses.

One Arrest, Multiple Citations At Santee DUI Checkpoint

• A sobriety checkpoint in Santee ended with multiple tickets issued and one suspected drunk driver off the road.

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