SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Chula Vista Property Manager's Slaying
Robert Lee Watkins, 41, is accused in last month's slaying of 56-year-old Brenda Gillett.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Pregnant Teen's Bay Park Killing
Trevon Williams, 21, is accused in last Saturday's slaying outside an Airbnb on Gardena Avenue.
Containment Grows On Dulzura-Area Wildfire That Prompted Evacuation Warnings
The blaze has burned 1,625 acres in the U.S. and 992 acres in Mexico, officials said.
Fleeing Driver Leads Police Pursuit Across San Diego Area
The chase ended in La Jolla.
Escondido Man Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash
Jose Christian Sanchez Linares, 28, was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of felony hit-and-run.
Driver Killed In Rollover Crash In Del Mar
The SUV veered off the road and struck construction equipment, causing the vehicle to roll over, sheriff's officials said.
Brush Fire At San Diego-Mexico Border Burns Thousands Of Acres
The American Red Cross opened an overnight shelter at Spring Valley Community Center.
DUI Driver Sentenced Over 8 Years For Striking Child At Liberty Station
The girl sustained serious injuries that left her hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
Man Sentenced Nearly 8 Years For Attempted Child Kidnapping In Escondido
Jose Ruiz Cruz, 28, was arrested in February of last year.
Escondido Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter
The misdemeanor count carries a maximum penalty of one year in county jail.
Brush Fire At San Diego-Mexico Border Scorches Hundreds Of Acres, Prompts Evacuation Warnings
A temporary evacuation point was established at the Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego parking lot.
Murder Charge Filed Vs. Alleged Killer Of Escondido 'Trump House' Owner
Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, is accused in the May 20 attack on 69-year-old Kerry Sheron outside the victim's home.
Brush Fire In Ramona Threatens Homes, Closes Stretch Of SR-67
The fire prompted the closure of SR-67 in both directions between Dye Road and Hope Street, according to Caltrans.
Boyfriend Arrested After Fatal Shooting Of Pregnant Teen; Baby In Critical Condition
Officers began lifesaving measures before paramedics transported her to a hospital, where doctors performed an emergency cesarean section.
Crews Stop Vegetation Fire In Oceanside
An evacuation warning was issued for properties near the fire when it spread to three acres, but it was burning away from structures.
Man Killed In Suspected Hit-And-Run In Escondido
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Woman Suspected In DUI Crash In Ocean Beach Arrested
The crash left her and three people in the other vehicle injured, including an 11-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy.
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