Crime & Safety

Viral-Video Arrest; Pendleton Fatality: La Mesa, SD Crime Log

Synagogue hate charges, 650-year prison sentence, Navy "Good Samaritan" trial and other police & fire news this week from San Diego County.

More than 100 federal hate crimes allege John Earnest, 19, acted out of hatred toward Jewish and Muslim communities.
More than 100 federal hate crimes allege John Earnest, 19, acted out of hatred toward Jewish and Muslim communities. (Photo by Nelvin C. Cepeda/Getty Images)

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

North County Teen Jailed for Alleged Online School Threat

  • The message warned students to stay away from Oceanside campus Friday, along with statement "the cleansing shall commence," police said.

Pendleton Marine Killed, 6 Others Injured In Training Accident

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  • A light armored vehicle overturned during exercises Thursday at Camp Pendleton, officials said.

Man Seen In Viral Arrest-Video Heads To Court

  • Trenelle Cannon allegedly ran from officers trying to take him into custody on robbery and gun-violation warrants, San Diego police said.

Trolley Hits, Kills Pedestrian In South Bay

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  • Metropolitan Transit System is investigating, Chula Vista police said.

650-Year Sentence Ordered In North County Kidnap, Burglary Spree

  • The 2016 crime spree ended when the 37-year-old was shot and wounded by a sheriff's deputy near Beacons Beach in Encinitas.

Trio To Stand Trial In Slaying Of Navy 'Good Samaritan'

  • Curtis Adams, 21, was shot to death when he pulled over to help what appeared to be a stranded motorist, officials said.

Federal Hate Crimes: New Charges For Accused Synagogue Shooter

  • The suspect in Poway shooting and Escondido mosque fire faces 100 charges alleging hatred toward Jews and Muslims. Death penalty possible.

Rollover Crash Kills 1 In Nearby Valley Center

  • The person was ejected from the vehicle in the Thursday morning accident, according to the CHP.

Man, 23, Shot In Head By SUV Driver In Nearby Lakeside

  • The gunman's vehicle was described as a white Ford Explorer or Expedition, San Diego County deputies said.

Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested After Seriously Injuring Pedestrian

  • The victim is at a hospital in serious condition after the crash in Santee, San Diego County Sheriff's deputies said.

Kids Get Ride; S.D. Firefighters Get Workout

  • This could become a whole new training thing! SEE VIDEO from Kate Sessions Park ...

Man Killed In Beating With Stick At East County Strip Mall

  • A murder suspect is in custody, police said.

San Diego Firefighter Charged With Having Sex With Underage Girl

  • The 35-year-old knew the teen from dating her mother, officials said.

'Love Spell' Extortion: Man Sentenced For Scheme

  • "This defendant used the vulnerability of the lovelorn to humiliate and extort them, and for that he will pay a price."

1 Killed, 3 Hurt In 3-Vehicle Crash On I-805

  • The 31-year-old victim's sedan was involved in accident, and when the man stepped from his car he was struck by another vehicle, CHP said.

Suspect Arrested For Rape-Spree Cold Case In San Diego

  • DNA and a public-access genealogical database were utilized in tracking down the alleged perpetrator, officials said.

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