1 Killed, 1 Injured In Solo-Vehicle Crash Off East County Cliff

The accident was logged late Tuesday afternoon on I-8, with alcohol and/or drugs as possible factors, officials said.

Cops Witness Fatal Shooting; Cliff Rescue: La Mesa, SD Co. Police Log

Area couple dies in plane crash, DUI checkpoint arrests, drug-smuggling bust & more police and fire news this week from San Diego County.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In East County

The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police, officials said.

Suspected DUI Driver Trapped In Truck After Crash Into Parked Cars

The East County motorist was not injured, but did cause damage to three or more vehicles in the Thursday wreck.

​DUI Checkpoint Slated Friday In La Mesa

"Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk," La Mesa Police Chief Ray Sweeney said.

La Mesa Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Escondido

Craig Arthur Jameson, 62, of La Mesa died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

Woman Walking On Highway Fatally Struck By Car In East County

The woman was walking in the northbound lanes of SR-125 to the westbound SR-52 transition ramp in Santee, according to the CHP.

Police Standoff; Illegal Fireworks Probe: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Boy Robs Lake Murray Store While Woman Acts As Lookout: Police

Both suspects were last seen heading westbound on Navajo Road.

Apartment Burglary​ Prompts 5-Hour Police Standoff In La Mesa

Police evacuated nearby apartments during the standoff, which continued for five hours until the suspect surrendered.

$239M In Cocaine; Double-Fatal Shooting: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Hate Crimes Forum Scheduled In La Mesa

The Q&A session will take place at the La Mesa Police Department.

Stabbing Death; Horses Abandoned: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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83-Acre Brush Fire in Jamul Now 50% Contained

The brush fire initially threatened some homes as it raced through thick vegetation, prompting an aggressive firefighting response.

Attempted Kidnapping; Sexual Assault: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Woman Arrested After Kidnapping Attempt In East County

Isela Ortega, 31, tried to take the child from a shopping cart at Santee Town Center, authorities said.

5 Shot, 2 Teens Hurt By Fireworks At Spring Valley Area Home: Police

The shooting occurred during a birthday party Saturday night, police said.

Multiple People Injured In Spring Valley Shooting

'Four or five' people were shot in the incident on a residential street Saturday night, according to San Diego Sheriff's officials.

$8M Fentanyl Bust; Haunting Halloween Cold Case: La Mesa & SD Crime

DNA leads to murderer's acquittal after 40 years, 14-year-old shot outside house party & more police news this week from San Diego County.

La Mesa Convicted Murderer Acquitted 4 Decades Later: COURT

DNA evidence contributed to the acquittal of James Boget, found not guilty last week in the slaying of 43-year-old William Mambro in 1983.

$10M In Drugs Seized; Deadly House Party: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Cave Rescue; Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Man Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In La Mesa ID'd

Michael Ray Wooten, 54, died at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.​

​Elderly Woman Killed In East County House Fire ID'd

Donna Mathews, 80, died of smoke inhalation, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.​

Man Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash On SR-94 In East County

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle driving eastbound​ on state Route 94 in Spring Valley, according to the CHP.

Body Found; Crashes; SWAT Standoffs: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Police Activity Prompts SR-94 Closure In La Mesa

Eastbound SR-94 to Spring Street ramp was closed so authorities could investigate.​ Lanes have since reopened.

La Mesa Police Department Gets $115K Grant​ For Traffic Safety Efforts

"This funding will strengthen our commitment to public safety in our community," La Mesa police chief Ray Sweeney said.

Guns, AR-15 Parts Found In Room Of Stabbing Suspect After Standoff

A man suspected in a stabbing at a motel in San Diego's East County was arrested after a five-hour SWAT standoff, authorities said.

Stabbing Prompts SWAT Standoff At Spring Valley Motel

The suspect holed up and refused to surrender at Crown Inn Suites, prompting a several-hour SWAT standoff that ended in his arrest.

Missing 10-Year-Old Boy Found In La Mesa

Police officers and a San Diego County Sheriff's helicopter found the missing boy and reunited him with family.​

Deadly House Fire; Ghost Gun; Standoff: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Domestic Assault Leads To 6-Hour Standoff In Spring Valley: Sheriff

Steven Anthony Walker was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of spousal abuse and assault causing great bodily injury.

Elderly Woman Killed In East County House Fire

When deputies and firefighters arrived, a resident standing outside told them that his 80-year-old wife was still inside their home.

Hard Landing; Ghost Gun; Burglary Spree: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Border Killing; Lewd Act; Shooting: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Predawn Fire Engulfs Lemon Grove Home

The residents were able to safely escape the fire prior to the arrival of emergency crews.

Man Sentenced For Lemon Grove Shooting Of Girlfriend, Teen

Pablo Ramirez, 52, was convicted by an El Cajon jury of attempted murder and other charges for the Sept. 8, 2021, shooting.

Man Held In Spring Valley Shooting At Inhabited Home

Deputies found more than a dozen gun casings, along with multiple bullet holes to a nearby home.

Transient Attacks Jogger; Vehicle Theft: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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