Crime & Safety

Synagogue Shooting Charges; Fires: La Mesa, SD Crime Log

Firefighter jailed, Navy man sentenced, O.B murder, motorcyclist killed doing stunts & other police news this week from San Diego County.

 Flowers and mementos are left outside the funeral for Lori Gilbert Kaye, who was killed inside Poway synagogue.
Flowers and mementos are left outside the funeral for Lori Gilbert Kaye, who was killed inside Poway synagogue. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from this week across San Diego County.

Accused Poway Synagogue Shooter Pleads Not Guilty

  • John T. Earnest faces charges of murder and attempted murder after Chabad of Poway shooting, where one woman was killed and three injured.

Family Of Accused Poway Synagogue Gunman Expresses Shock, Sadness

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  • "To our great shame, he is now part of the history of evil that has been perpetrated on Jewish people for centuries," their statement said.

Man Stabbed At Carlsbad Shopping Complex

  • A 23-year-old suspect was arrested. The victim, 26, was transported to a hospital, police said.

Navy Man Learns Sentencing Fate For Fatal Coronado Bridge Crash

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  • Richard Anthony Sepolio, 27, was sentenced for four deaths after his vehicle flew off bridge ramp and landed on park visitors in 2016.

Motorcyclist Killed Performing Stunts Near Ramona: CHP

  • A witness told the CHP the rider was doing wheelies just prior to colliding with a vehicle, officials said.

Man Shot Dead Near Alvarado Hospital

  • Possible shooting suspects ran from the area east of San Diego State University, San Diego police said.

San Diego Firefighter Jailed On Charge Of Sex With Minor

  • The 35-year-old was placed on unpaid leave following arrest, officials said.

Poway Man Charged In Alleged Ponzi Scheme

  • The former licensed insurance agent is accused of stealing almost $8 million, mostly from senior citizens, officials said.

Pedestrian Killed Crossing Hwy 78

  • The man was struck by two vehicles and later was pronounced dead at an Escondido hospital, the CHP said.

Man Hit In Head With Hammer, Phone Stolen In South Bay

  • Three suspects arrested in the assault, police said.

Body Of Woman Found In Ocean Beach Garage

  • A SWAT team responded to the area Wednesday morning, San Diego police said.

Fugitive Suspect In Ocean Beach Slaying Wounded: La Mesa Police

  • Daniel Chase McKibben, 36, allegedly was armed with a knife and refusing to leave a home in La Mesa.

Man, 58, Killed When SUV Flies Off I-805 Ramp

  • The fatal accident occurred at the transition to Highway 94, CHP said.

Shooting Reported In East County Trailer Park

  • At least one person was injured and hospitalized, officials said.

Firefighters Knock Down Blaze At Bird Rock Home

  • The fire was at a house on Beaumont Avenue near Midway Street, officials said.

Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle, Killed At Hwy 78 Intersection

  • The 36-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

Woman Struck, Seriously Injured After Exiting Car On I-5

  • The female got out of a vehicle stopped in the center divide, officials said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Into Light Pole In East County

  • The 48-year-old was riding near the Sweetwater Reservoir, when the accident occurred, the CHP said.

Crews Battle Weekend I-15 Car Fire

  • No injuries reported by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

Man Sentenced For East County Stabbing Spree

  • Patrick Douglas, 52, was convicted last month of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest.

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