Crime & Safety
Stabbing Death; Horses Abandoned: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
LA MESA, CA — The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near La Mesa and East County:
Man Sentenced Nearly 18 Years For Man's Stabbing Death In El Cajon
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Daniel Perez, 32, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and other charges stemming from the Aug. 22, 2021, stabbing.
East County Man Shot 16 Times By Deputies Sues San Diego County
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The lawsuit filed in San Diego federal court alleges Erik Talavera was in the process of surrendering when two deputies shot him.
A male juvenile was arrested and booked into juvenile hall for the stabbing, officials said. The suspect of the shooting was still at large.
Other stories from across the county:
San Diego Man With Shady Past Linked To Vast Luxury Car Scheme
Gabriel Watters did time for a Hurricane Katrina con, then hosted a "super-spreader" bash at Eddie Murphy's former Granite Bay mansion.
Teen Driver In Homeless 'Hunting' Sentenced In Woman's Slaying
A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty to his role in the pellet gun shooting death of a 68-year-old mother known as "Granny Annie" to friends.
DUI Suspected In Wrong-Way Crash On I-5 That Hurt 3 In Carlsbad
The wreck left southbound lanes on the freeway blocked for hours Friday.
Woman, Son-In-Law Killed In Suspected Domestic Stabbing, Pursuit Crash
Police did not release the names of the suspect and victims.
FBI San Diego Warns Shoppers Of Scammers During Holiday Season
San Diegans lost more than $2.6 million to scammers in 2022, including more than $320,000 during the holiday season, according to the FBI.
Suspect Arrested In Sexual Assault Of Girl; Police Seek Other Victims
The 20-year-old suspect molested the 12-year-old girl at her home, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Man Fatally Struck By Train In San Diego
The deadly collision happened near the intersection of Noell and Kurtz streets, officials said.
Ex-SYHS Basketball Star Mikey Williams Pleads Guilty In Shooting Case
Ex-San Ysidro High School basketball star Mikey Williams pleaded guilty to a single count of making criminal threats.
Victim Of Fatal Chain-Reaction Freeway Wreck In Chula Vista ID'd
Hinga Benson, 39, was killed this week when a vehicle struck him as he stood next to a broken-down car on the I-5, officials said.
Suspect Wanted For Burglary Of Vietnamese Temple In San Diego
The man entered and cased multiple Vietnamese temples in the City Heights and Southeastern San Diego area, authorities said.
2 Abandoned Horses Found In 'Poor Condition' In San Diego County
The San Diego Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement is seeking information to help identify the horses.
City Heights Assault Suspect In Custody After Standoff In Ramona
Christopher Forrest Payne, 29, was taken into custody, police said.
Mother Of Man Who Died In SD Sheriff's Custody Sues County, Sheriff
Bonin, 43, was among 19 people who died in San Diego County jails last year.
Mom Pleads Guilty, Gets 18 Years For Daughter's Death In DUI Crash
Kapri Raven Coleman, 29, was initially charged with murder in connection with the July 14, 2021, crash.
Skateboarder Runs Red Light, Struck By Vehicle In Linda Vista
The teen suffered a significant skull fracture and brain bleed, police said. He was not expected to survive.
Couple Accused In Woman's Death In Mountain View Plead Not Guilty
Cory Skellion, 27, and Brooklyn Broadway, 25, are charged in the death of the 32-year-old victim.
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Crash That Killed Motorcyclist
Gary Baker, 45, of Campo, is accused in the death of 26-year-old Austin Spirz, who family members say was a father of three young daughters.
The woman suffered an open compound fracture to her right wrist and the man suffered an abrasion from the seatbelt.
Victim Of North Park Traffic Accident Dies In Hospital
Stephen Debow, 42, of Del Mar was pronounced dead at Scripps Mercy Hospital, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
Carlsbad Substitute Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Lewd Acts With Teen
Conner Chanove, 27, of Carlsbad was arrested after a woman told police she found her daughter with a man in a vehicle at Guajome Lake Park.
Woman Killed In Head-On Crash In Ramona
A head-on crash resulted in the death of a woman and the arrest of a man on suspicion of impaired driving, the CHP said.
A 29-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the Tecate border.
Firefighters Work Vehicle Rescue In San Diego
A total of 22 personnel were assigned to the rescue, including one truck, two engines and two medics, fire officials said.
Sage Fire In Jamul Revised From 83 To 39 Acres
The blaze sparked at Highway 94 and Vista Sage Lane, according to Cal Fire San Diego.
Man Stabbed Near North Park Community Park
Police said that the victim was uncooperative and would not provide detailed information regarding the incident.
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