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Fentanyl Hauls; Murder Conviction: Ramona, San Diego County Crime 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.
San Diego Sector Border Patrol Halts 2 Large Fentanyl Hauls
Enough fentanyl to potentially poison thousands of people was intercepted by agents working on Interstate 15.
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Man Convicted of Shooting Two Men in Ramona in 1987, Then Fleeing USA
A man was convicted for gunning down two men at a 4-year-old girl's birthday party in Ramona 35 years ago.
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16-Year-Old Stabbed At Veterans Park In Imperial Beach: Sheriff
A teen was stabbed in the lower abdomen during a fight, police said. One suspect was arrested.
Man Accused Of Stabbing Police Canine In East County: Sheriff
Police said that a man slashing tires in El Cajon stabbed a police dog trying to apprehend him.
Man Hospitalized After Being Struck By Train In North County
The collision happened near the intersection of Cassidy and South Meyers streets in Oceanside.
North County Student Arrested For Bringing Pellet Gun To School
The Rancho Buena Vista High student was arrested on suspicion of bringing a weapon onto school grounds and released to parental custody.
San Diego County Collects Millions In Fines From Charter School Fraud
The DA's Office called the case "one of the nation's largest fraud schemes targeting taxpayer dollars intended for primary education."
2 Shot In Apparent Carjacking Attempt In Logan Heights
Two people sleeping in a parked car in Logan Heights were awoken by three strangers, one of whom pulled a gun and shot them, police said.
4 Displaced In Teralta West House Fire
The American Red Cross was called in to help the residents of the home.
Police Seek Public's Help To ID Suspect In Sports Complex Murder
Armando Torres Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cal Fire Suspends Burn Permits In San Diego County
"The threat is real for our region, and fire conditions will continue to worsen until we receive significant rainfall later in the year."
Man Pleads Guilty To Firing Gun Near Protesters Outside Mayor's Home
Lonnie James Crawford, 38, pleaded guilty to a felony count of discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner.
Ex-Marine Sentenced In SD For Running Cocaine Trafficking Organization
Angel Dominguez Ramirez Jr., 50, of Mexico, pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering.
Man Convicted Of Murder In Business Owner's Robbery And Slaying
Kevin Eugene Cartwright, 55, is slated to be sentenced later this month to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
North County Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jonathan Ryan McGuire of Oceanside is accused of sending a profane message to Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Senate majority leader.
Man Convicted Of Murder In Father's 2017 Rancho Santa Fe Beating Death
Leighton Dorey IV, 44, faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.
San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fentanyl That Caused Fatal Overdose
Saul Caro, 33, admitted to selling pills that killed a 35-year-old San Diego man identified only as M.S. in court records.
Carlsbad Police Find Stolen Vehicle With Meth, Child Inside
Carlsbad police arrested two people they say were driving a car reported stolen that contained one pound of methamphetamine inside.
1 Shot In Helix High School Parking Lot: LMPD
Police are looking for a suspect who shot a man at the parking lot of Helix High School.
Woman Dies In Fall At Little Italy High-Rise
The fatal fall in the 700 block of West Beech Street was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m., according to the San Diego Police Department.
Woman Rescued Trying To Scale Border Fence, Man Dies In Ocean: Reports
San Diego rescue crews helped a woman stranded on the Mexican border fence, and recovered a dead man from the ocean below.
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