OCEANSIDE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near Oceanside and North County:
Brush Fire Sparks In Vista, Prompts Road Closure
Officials advised motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes while crews worked to contain the fire.
Man Arrested In Sexual Assault Of 10-Year-Old Girl In Poway: Sheriff's Office
Jose Santana, 36, was arrested Wednesday after a four-day manhunt, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Photos Released Of Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl In Poway
The girl was with a friend at the time, who screamed for the man to stop, sheriff's officials said.
Homeless Man Killed After Being Run Over By Box Truck In Escondido Alley: Police
Evidence and witness accounts indicate the man may have been sitting or lying in the alley directly in front of the truck, police said.
Sketch Released Of Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl In Poway
The girl was with a friend at the time, who screamed for the man to stop, sheriff's officials said.
Other stories from across the county:
DUI Driver Who Injured 5-Year-Old Girl At Liberty Station Pleads Guilty
Savannah Monique Taylor, 21, is facing a state prison term of between 7 and 9 years, according to court documents.
Coast Guard Intercepts 2 Migrants Near Mission Bay
Officials said the interdiction was conducted without force.
Tips Sought: Woman Suffers Severe Head Injury In La Mesa Assault
Police are seeking a person of interest in the case.
5 Charged In San Diego With Armed Robberies Of FedEx Delivery Trucks
Prosecutors say that in three of the robberies, the perpetrators carjacked the trucks while the drivers were getting gas.
Armed Woman Arrested After Stabbing Woman, Assaulting Officer: Police
Police said the victim and suspect did not know each other.
Judge Declines To Dismiss Wrongful Death Lawsuit For Woman Found In Ditch
The lawsuit alleges a deputy responded by driving to the scene, stopping momentarily, then leaving without ever stepping out out of her SUV.
Man Fatally Shot Near Chicano Park In Barrio Logan
The suspect fled north into Chicano Park, according to the San Diego Police Department.
SDPD Officer Opens Fire On Alleged Vehicle Theft Suspect During Pursuit
The circumstances leading up to the pursuit and shooting were under investigation.
Driver Killed In Rollover Crash On I-8 In East County
The El Cajon resident was driving around 80 mph in dark and rainy conditions, according to the CHP.
Man Brutally Beaten By 'Transient' Outside His San Diego Apartment: Reports
"When they found him, he was bleeding heavily and is now in a coma with brain damage, kept alive on life support," according to a GoFundMe.
Boy Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In San Diego E-Bike Crash
A 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike suffered life-threatening injuries this weekend after a
Girl, 14, Killed In San Diego Car Crash
A 14-year-old girl suffered fatal injuries Sunday in a single vehicle crash.
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