Crime & Safety
Racketeering; Reptiles Seized: 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.
43 Horned Lizards, 9 Snakes Hidden In Man's Clothes At CA Border
Agents found 52 live reptiles tied up in small bags and hidden in the man's jacket, pants pockets and groin area, authorities said.
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Detectives Seek To Identify Man Who Tried To Get Girl Into His Car
A man tried to get a 13-year-old girl to get into his car as she was walking to school in Spring Valley.
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Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Big Rig In Santee
The rider was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.
Zipline Company Facing $25K In Penalties Over Worker's Fatal Fall
The proposed penalties against La Jolla Zip Zoom Ziplines stem from the death of Joaquin Romero, who fell about 50 feet on Oct. 30, 2021.
Fire Erupts At Chula Vista Self-Storage Center
It took firefighters just under an hour to subdue a fire that damaged a Chula Vista self-storage facility.
Victim Of Fatal Talmadge-Area Stabbing ID'd
Authorities publicly identified a man who was fatally stabbed last month during an argument in a Talmadge-area alley.
The complaint was filed by seven California District Attorney's offices, including San Diego County.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Fatal DUI Crash In Jamul
David James San Nicolas, 35, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and other charges.
Firefighter Pleads Guilty To DUI Crash That Killed Fellow Fireman
Patrick Sullivan, 38, faces 10 years in prison when he is sentenced next month in connection with the deadly East County crash.
2 Plead Guilty To Nationwide Racketeering Scam
The nationwide racketeering scheme targeted the elderly and took more than $300,000 from 10 San Diego County residents.
Police Seek Suspect In Robbery At The Smoking Bear In San Diego
Police are asking the public's help in locating a robbery suspect after a smoke shop clerk was held up at gunpoint in Grant Hill.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Vehicular Homicide In Otay Mesa
Fernando Hernandez Salazar, 51, was arrested while crossing into the United States at San Ysidro Port of Entry.
Woman Killed In Little Italy Law Enforcement Shooting ID'd
Yan Li, 47, was struck at least once by gunfire when three sheriff's deputies and a police officer opened fire.
Suspect In North County Assaults Arrested Following Foot Chase
A felon wanted on suspicion of publicly beating his girlfriend in Vista and then attacking a good Samaritan was arrested.
Family Of Man Fatally Shot By Border Patrol Agent Files Suit
The family of David Angel Villalobos Valdovinos alleges he was unarmed and did not present a threat when he was fatally shot in 2020.
Man Accused Of Attacking East County Police Officer With Bat
Julian Kurko, 26, is accused of trying to strike an unidentified El Cajon police officer in the head with a baseball bat.
Man Pleads Guilty In Poway Shooting That Killed Sleeping Neighbor
Manuula Save, 23, is set to be sentenced next month for the Aug. 17, 2019, death of Michael Walker, 38.
1 Injured In Overnight Fire In East County
Paramedics transported the unidentified victim to a hospital.
Judge Orders Ashford University To Pay Penalties In AG's Lawsuit
A San Diego judge has ruled that the online school Ashford University and its parent company must pay more than $22 million in penalties.
An abandoned SUV was found partially submerged in the water near Fiesta Island.
Man Shot In Chest In Bay Terraces Neighborhood
The victim was hospitalized and treated for a gunshot wound to the chest.
Man Wounded In East County Stabbing
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Man Sentenced To Prison For East County Man's Fentanyl Death
Perry Edward Davis, 46, was convicted by a federal jury last year for selling the drugs that led to the 2019 death of Joshua Chambers.
Man Attacks Officer With Stolen Walmart Baseball Bat In San Diego
A man in Southern California faces charges including the attempted murder of a police officer after he was approached.
A motorcyclist was hospitalized with a broken pelvis and leg after colliding with a vehicle at an intersection in Pacific Beach.
Driver Shot, Wounded On State Route 94 Near La Mesa
A 27-year-old National City woman is in a hospital after she was shot while driving on state Route 94.
Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle, Injured In San Diego
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in the Swan Canyon neighborhood.
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