Partial List of Ramona Residents Arrested in Operation Mountain Shadow

The major drug operation by multiple law enforcement agencies made 65 arrests in Ramona and Poway on Tuesday.

Ramona Woman Airlifted to Hospital After Car vs. Truck Accident on Main Street

Main Street was closed in both directions Tuesday just after the accident.

DEA and Sheriff's Dept. Partner in Major Undercover Drug Operation in Ramona

Operation Mountain Shadow culminated Tuesday morning with a large number of law enforcement vehicles in the area of San Diego Country Estates.

Police Pursuit for Stolen Car Begins on Ramona Main Street

The chase ended after about a minute and a half, with the suspect bailing on foot in the alley behind 900 Main St.

NWS Cautions for Flash Flood Watch

Riverside County mountains, Coachella Valley among areas of concern.

Fugitive Friday: Sheriff's Seeks Woman Wanted on Drug, Gun Charges

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Araceli Chavez Diaz.

19-Year-Old Accused of Causing Crash That Killed Ramona Man Pleads Not Guilty

Garrett Michael Sparks pleaded not guilty to charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and driving on the wrong side of a divided highway causing death.

Crime Log: 4 Injured in Assault on Sawday Truck Trail

The following recent incidents were reported at the Ramona Sheriff's Department substation.

SDG&E Warns of Con Artists Posing as Utility Employees Demanding Payment

SDG&E does not proactively telephone its customers to seek credit information and advises people to refrain from providing any such data over the phone unless they have initiated the call.

Humane Society Announces Sting Operation for Illegally Peddled Puppies

Animal welfare officials urge prospective pet owners to beware of unscrupulous dealers or breeders.

Two Cars Go Up in Flames, Damage Ramona Apartment Complex

The fire, which damaged 3 apartments at the Daisy Hill complex, is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Department Bomb Arson Unit.

Santa Ysabel Motorcycle Accident Results in Marine Fatality

The accident occurred Monday morning, where State Route 78 and State Route 79 converge.

Sheriff to Charge Fees for Some Back Country Rescues

The fees apply only in the case of illegal activity, such as a rescue operation resulting from illegal drinking.

Fugitive Friday: Sheriff’s Department Seeks Gang Member Wanted for Assault

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Raimundo Jonathan Perez.

Ramona Resident Dies in Crash on San Vicente Road, Second Fatal Crash in a Week

Kenneth Frederick Crane of Ramona is dead and a Lakeside teenager faces vehicular manslaughter charges after the fatal crash.

Sheriff's Department Plans DUI Checkpoints and Patrols for Labor Day Weekend

No checkpoint planned for Ramona, but patrols on the lookout for DUI will roam the county.

Police Seize Drugs, a Weapon, 50 Marijuana Plants and Make 13 Arrests in Ramona

Ramona and Poway law enforcement made the arrests and seizures in two incidents over 24 hours.

Victoria Scott Richeson Identified as Ramona Teen Killed in Crash

The Medical Examiner's Office said she died at the scene.

Crime Log: Car Burglary on H Street, Vehicle Vandalism on Main Street

The following recent incidents were reported at the Ramona Sheriff's Department substation.

Thunderstorms Cause Road Flooding in East County

State Route 78 was closed between Scissors Crossing and Imperial Canyon, and traffic was slowed on Interstate 8 near Jacumba and Pine Valley.

Did You Feel the Small Eathquake Early Sunday Morning?

Exploding Transformer Starts Fire Near San Vicente Rd. Fire Station

Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, and power was restored to most affected residents by 10:30 a.m.

Solo-Crash on San Vicente Rd. Takes Life of 18-Year-Old Ramona Resident

The accident occurred Thursday night. The victim has yet to be identified.

Motorcycle vs. Car Accident Backs Up Traffic on SR-67 Near Willow Rd.

Southbound traffic was backed up a few miles Thursday evening.

Crime Log: Burglary, Resisting Arrest and Battery on Officer at Stage Stop Liquor

The following recent incidents were reported at the Ramona Sheriff's Department substation

Ramona Native Wins Miss Teen USA, Vows to Fight Cyber Crime

In her platform against cyber crimes, she speaks from personal experience as a victim.

Four-Car Accident Near Dye Rd. Sends 3 to Hospital, Driver Distracted by Cell Phone

The driver at the root of the accident said he was looking at emails on his cell phone and didn't see traffic come to a stop.

DA Warns of Lottery Scam Using County Seal Targeted at Seniors and Veterans

Dumanis: "These scammers are using the legitimacy of a government seal to prey on vulnerable seniors who served their country."

Tractor Trailer Overturns, Causes Road Closure on SR 78

It's unclear at this time whether anyone was hurt.

Laguna Campgrounds Closed by Chariot Fire Reopen

All trails, campgrounds, and picnic areas in Laguna Mountain Recreation Area are now available to visitors again.

High-Speed Computer Network Expanded in San Diego’s East County

Firefighters can Skype, create wireless access points in the backcountry and even tap into SDG&E's extensive weather monitoring network.

Critics Challenge Cal Fire’s Massive Wildfire Mitigation Plan

California Chaparral Institute chief calls plan a "major threat to nature" because a third of state lands would be cleared.

Ramona's Wildlife Research Institute Director Fined, Given Probation for Mishandling Eagle

John David Bittner, 68, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego to unlawful "taking" of the eagle in his capacity of gathering data on the movement of birds for developers, utilities and other clients.

Crime Log: Vandalism at Ramona Lutheran; Petty Theft at Mt. Woodson Golf Course

The following incidents were reported from Aug. 6-12 at the Ramona Sheriff's Department substation

County Officials Warn Ramonans About Opting Out of ‘Annoying’ Emergency Alerts

Wireless Emergency Alerts can target cell phones in a specific area with messages about earthquakes and missing children, like 16-year-old Hannah Anderson.

Horse Struck, Killed By Car on Wildcat Canyon Road

The driver of the vehicle was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

Arrest Made in 1977 Santa Ysabel Cold Case

Deputy federal marshals arrested Carmen Aguilar, 60, who allegedly shot a man in Santa Ysabel during an argument 36 years ago.

U-T San Diego Launches Interactive "Murder Map"

The map features all reported murders in San Diego County since 2010, and can be searched by age, race, gender and year.

Low-Hanging Communication Lines Cause of Multi-Vehicle SR 67 Collision

CHP says there were five different collisions with eight different vehicles, but no major injuries were reported.

Man Allegedly On Drugs Causes 9-Hour Stand-Off On Country Estates Rooftop

Raymond Ramos, 29, broke multiple windows before fleeing to a rooftop on Aug. 3