Crime & Safety
Teacher Gets Prison In Child Porn Case; Pilot Safely Ejects; Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting: San Diego County Police Log
A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around La Mesa and Mount Helix and across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the county this week.
Tiger Cub Seized At US-Mexico Border
PHOTOS: Luis Eudoro Valencia, 18, of Perris, was charged Thursday on suspicion of smuggling a Bengal tiger cub into the U.S.
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Man Flashes Women On Walker Preserve Trail In Santee
Authorities are warning the public to beware of a man who has exposed himself to several women over the last week on the East County trail.
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Trolley Hits Sheriff's Vehicle In Santee, Officials Say
An MTS trolley struck a patrol SUV at Buena Vista Avenue and Cuyamaca Street, according to sheriff's officials.
Man Punches Driver, Steals Car In Santee
Do you recognize this man? He is wanted for carjacking a man outside the Walmart in Santee and using his debit card.
Crews Halt Brush Fire In Lakeside
The blaze broke out just after noon Tuesday off State Route 67 at Slaughterhouse Canyon Road.
Man Tries To Lure Girls Into His Car In East County
Do you recognize this man? He is suspected of trying to lure teen girls into his car in Lakeside and unincorporated El Cajon.
The blaze sparked Monday near the intersection of La Posta Road and State Route 94 in Campo, spreading to 200 acres.
200-Acre Eclipse Fire In Campo 10% Contained, Evacuations Lifted
The fire had spread 200 acres and threatened about 20 homes along with a nearby naval training center in San Diego's East County.
Motorcyclist, Bicyclist Collide In Mira Mesa
The crash left one of the riders with a serious head injury and shut down a thoroughfare in Mira Mesa, police said.
Ex-South Bay Teacher Sentenced For Child Porn
Robert Antonio Sandoval, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of receiving child porn. He taught in the Sweetwater Union High School District.
1 Dead, 1 Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting In Lemon Grove
A third person is on the run following a pursuit that began in La Mesa and ended in Lemon Grove, officials said.
Several families, including at least eight children, were asleep in the home when the fire broke out.
DUI Suspect Arrested After Crash In San Diego
The speeding muscle car slammed into the back of an SUV on Interstate 5 in Logan Heights, injuring all four people involved in the crash.
Fire Rips Through Cardboard At Kearny Mesa Recycling Center
More than 60 San Diego Fire-Rescue Department firefighters helped battle the blaze.
Pilot Safely Ejects From Fighter Jet Off San Diego Coast
The pilot was rescued by a U.S. Navy helicopter and taken to Navy Medical Center San Diego for a full medical assessment.
Testimony Begins For Navy Man Accused Of Torturing Dogs In Oceanside
David Christopher Herbert, 36, is charged with felony animal cruelty, animal neglect and misdemeanor vandalism.
The shootings left two young men dead in Oceanside over a five-day period.
Armed Robber Takes Cash From San Diego GameStop (VIDEO)
After one of the victims turned over cash from the register, the suspect demanded the employees' wallets, officials said.
Crews Battle Palm Tree Blaze In Mission Valley
Reports from the scene indicated the fire had burned about 20 to 25 tall palm trees.
1 Killed In I-15 Crash Near Fallbrook
The fatal collision prompted authorities to issue a SigAlert and close all but one lane of northbound I-15 for nearly three hours.
Driver Killed, 3 Others Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash In Chula Vista
It wasn't immediately known why the SUV veered off the highway, and authorities are investigating the crash.
Police said that although they are in the early stages of the investigation, alcohol appears to be a factor in the collision.
Hit-And-Run Driver Strikes Man In San Diego
The vehicle sped away southbound on Camino Ruiz in the Mira Mesa community of San Diego, police said.
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