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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.
Man Sentenced For DUI Crash That Killed Camp Pendleton Marine
William Edward Vaden, 33, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in connection with the death of Juan Muniz III.
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Suspect Jailed In Brutal 1994 Slaying Of North County Woman
A man was behind bars in connection with the savage slaying of an Oceanside woman in her bed 28 years ago, authorities said.
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Ex-Youth Theater Employees Plead Not Guilty To Sex Abuse Charges
Two former employees of the El-Cajon based Christian Youth Theater pleaded not guilty to felony charges.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Vehicle Theft In North County
CHP officers stopped the stolen semi-truck at Interstate 5 at state Route 56, authorities said.
Victims Of Mountain View Street Shooting ID'd
Police have disclosed no suspected motive for the shooting and have released no detailed descriptions of the gunmen.
Man Pleads Guilty To Dragging El Cajon Police Officer With SUV
David Pangilinan, 42, faces nearly 10 years in prison when is sentenced for dragging Officer Nick Cirello.
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the extraditions of four Guatemalans suspected of trafficking cocaine into the United States.
Pedestrian Killed In Accident Near East County School
A 77-year-old woman died after being struck by a car while crossing a street in Lakeside.
Body Found Near Freeway Off-Ramp In San Diego
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man face down in the brush, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies Open Fire During East County Traffic Stop
A vehicle-theft suspect and a police officer were recovering from gunshot wounds.
Man Pleads Guilty To South Bay Street Race Death Of Grandmother
Alonso Pina, 23, faces five years in state prison for the June 5, 2021, death of Martha Villalobos Romo in Chula Vista.
Police Pursuit From Carlsbad To Vista Ends In DUI Suspect's Crash
The driver is accused of speeding off when an officer tried to pull him over, fleeing at speeds up to 120 mph, police said.
Driver With Bomb-Making Materials Detained At Navy Site: Police
The driver tried to enter Naval Air Station North Island with bomb-making materials in the vehicle, officials said.
Thief Fires Gun During Robbery At South Bay Eatery
A man fired a shot at the owner of a Chula Vista restaurant, missing him, while robbing the business, authorities reported.
Woman Hit By U-Haul Mirror Dies On Valentine's Day In Grantville
A woman is dead after being struck by the side mirror of a moving truck in Grantville.
Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Crash With Truck In North County
Paramedics took the motorcyclist to Palomar Medical Center, where he was admitted in critical condition, authorities said.
Suspects In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring Jailed In San Diego
All three suspects were booked on suspicion of burglary, conspiracy and organized retail theft.
Man Killed Crossing Street In La Jolla
The pedestrian was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Board To Begin On-Scene Investigations Of San Diego Sheriff Incidents
The Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board will begin responding to scenes of in-custody fatalities and deputy-involved shootings.
Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl Pills That Led To Overdose
Jahvaris Lamoun Springfield, 32, was convicted by a federal jury in August of a count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
Driver Killed In Solo Crash Off Interstate 15 In North County
The driver veered from the traffic lanes and off the roadway, down a steep embankment, for unknown reasons, CHP officer Hunter Gerber said.
The suspect, whose name was withheld because he is a minor, was arrested in Yuma, Arizona.
Vacant Unit Catches Fire In Apartment Fire In North Park
Fire caused extensive damage to a North Park apartment building and displaced one resident.
Names Of Victims Released From Weekend Crash In South Bay
Three people who died in a single car crash in Chula Vista were identified, authorities said. Two dogs inside the car also died.
Man In Hospital After Scooter Accident In Point Loma Heights
A man is in life-threatening condition after falling from his electric scooter in Point Loma Heights, police said.
ReOpen San Diego Files Lawsuit Challenging City's Vaccine Mandate
The suit filed by ReOpen San Diego aims to block enforcement of the city of San Diego's mandate.
A 27-year-old man was killed and a second man was injured in a shooting in front of a neighborhood market near Mount Hope Cemetery.
COVID-Positive Inmate Dies In Vista Jail
During Gilbert Gonzalo Gil's first booking, he was tested by medical staffers for COVID-19.
Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Spyware To Mexican Governments
Carlos Guerrero, 48, who has lived in Chula Vista and Tijuana, admitted to brokering the sales of interception and surveillance tools.
Party Fight In Valley Center Leads To Pursuit, Standoff
Several of the partygoers called 911 to report the fracas as others tried to hold down the man.
3 People, 2 Dogs Killed In Solo Chula Vista Car Crash
The crash occurred after a car hit a tree in Chula Vista, killing three people and sending one person to the hospital.
The brother of a man who suffered fatal wounds after being shot was arrested and jailed on "suspicion of murder," authorities said.
'Pistol-Whipping' Gunman Rampages Through Coronado, Ferry Landing
Police were seeking a gunman who went on a crime spree that involved robbing almost a dozen victims and pistol-whipping a woman.
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