Woman Sentenced For Fatally Shooting La Mesa Woman

Evaline Janet Lemus, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the shooting death of 22-year-old La Mesa resident Kimberly Gutierrez.

Pursuit; Laced Letter; Plane Crash: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Burglaries; Checkpoint; Train Collisions: La Mess, SD County Crime Log

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Arson Fires; DUI Arrests; Fatal Crash: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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2 Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In La Mesa

The La Mesa Police Department will also have additional officers on patrol through Labor Day on Monday.

Motorcyclist Killed In I-8 Crash In La Mesa

The motorcyclist, a 72-year-old man from San Diego, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.​

Man Accused Of Sparking Multiple Small Fires In East County

Marcus Fox​, 33, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of four counts of arson to property, authorities said.

Burglary Ring; Video Of Police Shooting: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Video Footage Of Fatal La Mesa Police Shooting Released

The police shooting left a gun-wielding burglary suspect dead.

DUI Checkpoint Scheduled This Weekend In La Mesa

The La Mesa Police Department will also have additional officers on patrol through Labor Day on Sept. 4.

La Mesa Police Department Seeks Community Input On Services

The community sessions are part of a comprehensive study that aims to enhance the department's operational efficiency and responsiveness.

Hit-And-Run Crash; Stolen Cars; Wildfire: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Tips Sought In La Mesa Hit-And-Run Crash

A surveillance camera captured images of the hit-and-run driver and his vehicle.

Burglary Suspect Who Was Fatally Shot By La Mesa Police Officer ID'd

The encounter resulted in no other injuries, though a passing vehicle and a building were struck by gunfire, police said.

Body Found; Police Shooting; Wildfire: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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La Mesa Police Shooting Leaves Burglary Suspect Dead

A passing car was also hit by a round in the police shooting.

Body Found; Trafficking Crackdown: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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La Mesa, Mount Helix Residents Invited To 'National Night Out' Event

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department will join law enforcement across the nation to promote strong police-community partnerships.

Arson Arrest; Vehicle Crashes Into House: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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1-Year-Old Killed; Stabbing Death Plea: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In La Mesa Trolley Stabbing Death

Steven Calhoun, 39, is accused in the July 13 stabbing at the 70th Street Trolley Station on Alvarado Road.

Arrest Made In Connection With Fatal La Mesa Trolley Station Stabbing

Stephen Calhoun, 39, of San Diego was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at the 70th Street Trolley Station.

Boy Stabbed; Fatal Fire; Plane Crash: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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4 Residents Escape House Fire In La Mesa

Three adults and a child escaped a house fire that sparked on the second floor of a multifamily home.

Elderly Woman Killed In House Fire In La Mesa Area

Firefighters found the woman dead inside her home, according to the sheriff's department. Her granddaughter had escaped the flames.

Small Plane Crashes At Lake Murray Community Church​ In La Mesa

Both the pilot and passenger were taken to Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Fatal Shooting; Violent Crime Spree: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Man Killed By Falling Tree In East County

The man was cutting down the tree at his home in El Cajon.

Man Fatally Shot, Another Wounded In July 4 Shooting In East County

A man was shot to death and another man was wounded during a Fourth of July shooting in Spring Valley, authorities said.

Bank Robbery Guilty Plea; Arson Arrest: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing Same La Mesa Bank He Robbed 12 Years Ago

Asim Shakir Daniels robbed a Bank of the West in La Mesa on Jan. 4, 2022. He robbed the same bank in 2011.

Couple Found Dead; Sword-Waving Man: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Gas Line Repairs Needed At Federal Boulevard And 47th Street

San Diego Gas & Electric Crews are repairing a gas line in the Lincoln Park and Chollas View neighborhood areas.

Suspect Arrested After Fatal Stabbing Of City Heights Woman

A woman exercising at Central Avenue Mini Park was stabbed to death before 8:30 a.m., the San Diego police said.

Gunman Sought; Attempted Sex Trafficking: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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Abandoned Building In East County Damaged by Fire

Heartland Fire and Rescue was investigating to find the cause of the fire.

Cockfighting; Fake COVID Cleaner: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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La Mesa Company And Owners Sentenced For Selling Fake COVID Cleaner

The defendants admitted selling over $800,000 worth of the products.

165 Firearms Seized; Road Chase: La Mesa, San Diego County Crime Log

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Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Grossmont High Grad's Shooting

David Rasean Vereen, 23, is expected to be sentenced later this month to 14 years in state prison for the June 25, 2022, shooting.