​DEA Agent Bitten; Cold Case Solved: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Shooting At East County Home Leads To SWAT Standoff

At least one person was shot and rushed to a hospital, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

DEA Agent Bitten, Dog Killed In La Mesa

A DEA agent was bitten and seriously injured by a dog while serving a search warrant in La Mesa, authorities said.

Click It Or Ticket Campaign Urges La Mesa Residents To Use Seat Belts

There will be additional patrol officers searching for drivers and passengers not wearing seat belts, police said.

Car-Vandalism Spree; Fatal Crashes: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Shooting Near Ball Game; Violent Crimes: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Bank Robberies; High-Speed Chase: La Mesa, San Diego County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

2 Officers Hurt In High-Speed Chase That Started In La Mesa

A Mercedes-Benz ran a red light near La Mesa and entered state Route 125 in the wrong direction, according to police.

2 Officers Injured In High-Speed Chase That Started In La Mesa

The pursuit began when the driver of a Mercedes-Benz ran a red light in La Mesa.

Deputy Involved In Shooting In Casa De Oro Identified

A sheriff's deputy shot an assault suspect during a confrontation in Casa De Oro, leaving him with non-fatal wounds.

2 Fatally Shot At East County House Party

No shooters yet identified or apprehended, officials said.

Pedestrian Struck, Gravely Injured In Mira Mesa

A woman in her 60s was crossing Camino Ruiz at Westmore Road in a crosswalk when struck, officials said.

2 Men Shot, Suspect At Large In San Diego

Police were called at 2 a.m. to El Cajon Boulevard for report of shots fired, officials said.

​House Fire in E Cajon Leaves 3 Dead, 1 Injured

Firefighters immediately pulled two people out of the burning house, and paramedics rushed them to a hospital.

H.S. Basketball Star Mikey Williams Pleads Not Guilty In Shooting Case

The San Ysidro High 18-year-old, with multimillion-dollar endorsement, was arrested last week, accused of firing at an occupied vehicle.

Poway Man Pleads Guilty To Fatal DUI

He was driving at four times the legal alcohol limit when the crash occurred, killing 30-year-old Gage Ponder.

Motorist, 67, Dies In Crash Near Singing Hills Golf Course

The man was pronounced dead at Sharp Memorial Hospital following the solo-vehicle wreck, officials said.

Body Found Near East County Mall

The male victim suffered "obvious" suspicious injuries, according to police.

Police Activity Blocks Westbound Fletcher Parkway: Cops

El Cajon Police reopened two westbound lanes of Fletcher Parkway, west of the 67 Freeway, Wednesday morning. Expect heavy traffic, they say.

1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured In East County Crash

The two-vehicle wreck occurred in the Pine Valley community, CHP said.

Police Investigate Monday Fatal Shooting In San Diego

The victim was found with a gunshot wound to his chest in the Grantville neighborhood, the San Diego Police Department said.

Stranded Migrants Saved After Attempted San Diego Border Breach

The six Haitian nationals became stuck Wednesday in the swollen Tijuana River channel, according to U.S. Customs.

Boy, 6, Dies In Kensington-Area Crash; Father, Sister Survive

The child became trapped after the car struck the hydrant, ending on its side at Adams Avenue and Biona Drive Wednesday morning.

Duo Busted After Alleged Sex Assault Of Girl At East County Motel

Police are seeking possible additional victims of the two homeless men, accused of molesting an underage girl in El Cajon.

Trial Ordered For Man Accused In Fatal East County Freeway Shooting

Thomas Evans III, is accused of opening fire on another vehicle in March of 2022 and killing 27-year-old Saundralina Williams.

Man Hit, Killed On I-8 in East County

The victim was walking in the center divider, according to the CHP.

Man Sentenced For East County DUI Crash That Killed Highway Worker

Prosecutors said the victim was struck and killed while working in a coned-off construction zone.

'Guilty' Plea Filed In Chicano Park Killing Of Brian Romo, 15

Bryant Ruiz, 32, is slated to be sentenced later this year to 26 years in state prison for the Oct. 23, 2020, shooting death of Brian Romo.

East County Man, 18, Killed In I-8 Crash ID'd

The person was driving on storm-drenched interstate when he struck an unoccupied CHP cruiser, officials said.

Escondido Tree Trimmer Dies In Palm Tree Accident

The 35-year-old man became trapped inside collapsed palm fronds Monday, officials say.

Boarded Up Lincoln Park House Destroyed By Fire

Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire coming from the front of the house at the 4400 Block of Ocean View Boulevard overnight.

Driver Taken Into Custody After Fatal Crash Near Lake Murray

The woman ran a red light, striking and killing a 67-year-old motorcyclist, police said.

Woman Sentenced For Fatally Striking Pedestrian In East County

Reeta Haythim Mansour, 21, pleaded guilty to a vehicular manslaughter count for the 2021 crash.

Fatal Trolley Crash; Shooting Arrests: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

Stick-up suspect sought, stolen-property viewing planned, sidewalk vendor crackdown & more police news this week from San Diego County.

Man Found Dead In Crashed Pickup In Pine Valley ID'd

A passing motorist spotted the wrecked truck Thursday near Old Highway 80, officials said.

OC Man ID'd After Being Found Dead Inside Pickup Truck In Pine Valley

The San Diego County Medical Examiner identified the man found dead one week ago in the San Diego area.

La Mesa Cops Seek Driver Who Fled Crash Scene Overnight

The motorist crashed into several stop signs before smashing a parked car and a fence near Blue Lake and East Lake drives, police said.

East County Man Arrested In Shooting Spree That Killed 1, Injured 3

Jaime Gonzalez, 22, of Lemon Grove, will be arraigned this week for the Friday night shootings in multiple neighborhoods.

La Mesa Gets New Fire Chief In Bent Koch, Fire Chief Swaney Steps Down

La Mesa, El Cajon and Lemon Grove's Heartland Fire and Rescue has brought on their next fire chief

​Victim Of Fatal Stabbing At College-Area Drugstore ID'd

The motivation for the fatal stabbing of 66-year-old Mary Ellen Carter of Lakeside remains unclear, police said.