Boat Fire; Brush Fires; Cold Case Arrest: SD County Police Log

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

Boat Catches Fire, Sinks Off Coast Of Carlsbad

A boat caught fire off the coast of Carlsbad.

Mother Jailed For Suspected DUI Crash That Killed Her Daughter

Kapri Raven Coleman of San Diego was booked into Las Colinas women's jail in Santee.

Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In North County

Police were searching for a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a bicyclist in Oceanside.

Brush Fire Near U.S.-Mexico Border Prompts Evacuation Warning

The blaze, called the Border Fire, burned near Tecate Mission Road, west of the Tecate Port of Entry, according to Cal Fire.

Crews Halt Brush Fire Near I-15 In North San Diego County

The blaze burned near the intersection of Gopher Canyon Road and Interstate 15 in Deer Springs, fire officials said.

Wife Will Not Be Charged In Husband's East County Shooting Death

Charges will not be filed "at this time" against a woman suspected of fatally shooting her husband in Lemon Grove, officials said.

Man Charged In Escondido Cold Case Rape, Sodomy

Mark Thompson Hunter, 64, is accused of kidnapping and raping a 19-year-old woman in Escondido over two decades ago.

Tips Sought: Armed Robber Who Shot Man In Leg In Hillcrest Area

A man is suspected of shooting a 31-year-old man in the leg during a robbery in the Hillcrest neighborhood nearly three weeks ago.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Benefit Fraud Scheme Involving Inmates

Nyika Gomez of San Diego worked as a call center agent assisting people in processing their unemployment insurance claims.

Woman Suffers Head Injuries When Struck By Jeep In San Diego

A woman suffered serious head injuries and a man suffered minor injuries when they were struck while crossing an intersection, police said.

Ex-Museum Of Art Employee Sues Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Zelina Gaytan resigned earlier this year due to what she alleges was a failure on the museum's part to protect its employees.

Victim Of Fatal Shooting In East County ID'd

The man was fatally shot by an unidentified assailant in a neighborhood near the intersection of SR-125 and SR-54 in Spring Valley.

Man Accused Of Hitting Motorcycle Cop With Car Pleads Not Guilty

Moises Correa, 29, faces 35 years to life in state prison if convicted due to having two prior strike convictions.

Caregiver Sentenced For Stealing Money From Seniors In San Diego County

Nema Yasin Mohamed stole from seven victims while working at La Vida Del Mar in Solana Beach and Wesley Palms Senior Living in San Diego.

Trial Ordered: Man Accused In Wife's Shotgun Slaying In San Diego

Fernando Avila, 30, is charged in the Dec. 5, 2019, shooting of 29-year-old Julia Serrano, the mother of his two children.

Girl Killed, 2 Toddlers Hurt In Suspected DUI Crash On I-15

A 5-year-old girl died and two toddlers were critically injured in a suspected DUI crash on Interstate 15 near Bonsall.

Man Who Fired At Deputies Had Guns, Hash Oil Lab: Sheriff

Authorities found firearms, about 50,000 rounds of ammunition, and a butane honey oil lab at an East County home.

South Bay Couple Pleads Guilty To Benefits Fraud Scheme

"These defendants exploited families at their most vulnerable and defrauded our vital public health programs to line their pockets."

Wife Arrested On Suspicion Of Killing Husband In East County

Gabriella Rose Shepherd, 26, was arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting her husband at their Lemon Grove home, authorities said.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Shooting Near Otay Mesa Border Crossing

A woman was killed and a man was wounded in a shooting near the Otay Mesa border crossing, police said.

298 Weapons Exchanged For Gift Cards, Skateboards In North County

The weapons will be checked to see if they were involved in a crime. If any are found to be stolen, the original owners will be contacted.

Man Fatally Shot In La Presa Area Of East County

A man was killed in a shooting near an intersection in the La Presa area of Spring Valley, authorities said.

Small Fire Extinguished Near Barona Casino In East County

A small brush fire charred about five to eight acres roughly two miles north of Barona Casino, Cal Fire San Diego said.