Crime & Safety
Bank Robberies; Hit-And-Runs; Vandalism: SD County Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Student's Family Sues Airline Over Iran Missile Attack On Plane
The family of a San Diego student killed while on a plane that was shot down over Iran two years ago filed a lawsuit against the airline.
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Tips Sought In San Marcos Hit-Run
The pickup truck struck an 86-year-old pedestrian. Following the crash, the motorist continued driving and left the area.
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Suspect Jailed In Fatal Logan Heights Hit-Run
A 33-year-old man was arrested this week for alleged fleeing when the vehicle he was driving fatally struck a pedestrian in Logan Heights.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck On I-5 In Bay Park
A pedestrian who ventured onto Interstate 5 near Mission Bay shortly before dawn Thursday was killed when he was struck by several vehicles.
Man Wanted For Robbing La Jolla Chase Bank
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a man wanted for robbing the Chase Bank at 8807 Villa La Jolla Drive.
Man Wanted For Spray-Painting 'Vulgar Slurs' At Encinitas School
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted for vandalizing San Dieguito Academy High School in Encinitas.
The man simulated that he had a gun and demanded money from several tellers.
Motorcyclist Dead After Being Struck By Car In Live Oak Springs
An unidentified person died when they were struck by a vehicle closing the roadway Friday morning near the U.S-Mexico border.
Man Sentenced To Prison For South Bay Screwdriver Stabbing
A man convicted of stabbing another man with a screwdriver during a San Ysidro street robbery was sentenced to state prison.
Trial Ordered For Man Charged In Bicyclist's Crash Death
A man accused of driving under the influence of drugs when he fatally struck a bicyclist in Balboa Park was ordered to stand trial.
Gun Owners Sue To Block Law Sharing Information With Researchers
A group of gun owners filed a lawsuit in San Diego federal court.
The northbound I-5 left lane was closed near the La Jolla Parkway exit for several hours.
Predawn Blaze Guts East County Commercial Building
A predawn fire gutted a commercial building in a strip mall near Interstate 8 and state Route 67.
Man Fatally Shot By Unknown Assailant In Oceanside
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, Oceanside Police spokeswoman Jennifer Atenza said.
Ex-Chabad Of Poway Rabbi Sentenced To Prison In Fraud Case
The rabbi gained notoriety after he was wounded in the deadly 2019 shooting at the Chabad of Poway.
Former San Diego Real Estate Agent Sentenced To Prison For Fraud Scheme
Alexander Avergoon pleaded guilty to charges in connection with what prosecutors described as a nearly decade-long investment fraud scheme.
Formerly Terminated 'Remain in Mexico' Policy Restarts In San Diego
The Trump-era policy was ended last summer by the new administration, but was reinstated following a federal judge's order.
Man Killed After Being Pushed In Front Of Train In Old Town ID'd
Martin Andara of Santee fell into the side of a passing train, suffering fatal injuries, SDPD Lt. Andra Brown said.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Imperial Beach Double Murder
Marco Antonio Valadez Jr., 47, is accused of the slayings of Raquel Pitsenberger, 55, and her 36-year-old son, Marco "Tony" Valadez Jr.
7 Rescued In Second-Alarm House Fire In San Diego
They included five adults and two children.
Passersby Put Out Fire Outside Of Business Near Shelter Island
Two fire engines arrived to check inside the business and investigate the charred items outside.
A gas station in University City was robbed at gunpoint, police said.
Logan Heights Hit-Run Kills Pedestrian
Paramedics took the pedestrian to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police Seek Witnesses To Possible Hate Crime In San Diego
Police were looking for witnesses to an attack on an elderly Laotian man that took place in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
CA Man Dead After Being Pushed In Front Of Oncoming Train
A man was killed after he was pushed into an oncoming freight train in San Diego early Saturday morning, police said.
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