SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Theft Suspect Arrested, Another Sought After 60-Mile Pursuit In San Diego County
Deputies used automated license plate readers to identify the vehicle, its registered owner and the second suspect.
2 Arrested In East County Debit Card Swap Scheme
Detectives connected the Lemon Grove cases to about 15 additional incidents being investigated in San Diego, Chula Vista and Carlsbad.
Sexually Violent Predator Recommended For Placement In Borrego Springs Home
John Phillips has been recommended by the California Department of State Hospitals for placement at a home in Borrego Springs.
Man Sought After Employee Grabbed At Rancho Santa Fe Hotel
Deputies searched the surrounding area with support from the sheriff's helicopter, but were unable to find the man.
Julian Man With Guillotine In Truck Arrested Near U.S. Supreme Court
Philan-Tam-Duy Le, 35, of Julian had driven from California to Washington, D.C., according to the U.S. Capitol Police.
Armed Man Fatally Shot By San Diego Police After Hourslong Standoff
Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating a fatal police shooting after an armed man emerged from a San Diego home.
Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested After Barricading Himself In Valley Center Portable Toilet
David Valencia, 44, was taken into custody with assistance from a sheriff's K-9, officials said.
Santee Bar, Adult Cited In Underage Alcohol Operations
The operations were conducted at businesses in Santee, Lakeside and Encinitas.
Jamul Man Gets 15 Years To Life In Prison For Killing His Elderly Mother
Travis Bodle, 56, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the 2024 slaying of his 77-year-old mother, Vicki Bodle.
19-Year-Old Suspected Of Statutory Rape, Other Charges Arrested
Police said that following a thorough investigation, it obtained an arrest warrant Monday for Jayden Joe Lang of San Diego.
Inmate Incarcerated For San Diego County Crime Dies In Suspected Prison Homicide
Francisco A. Perez, 32, was found unresponsive during a security check in his cell, officials said.
Man, Dog Killed In El Cajon House Fire
The front of the home was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, officials said.
Knife-Wielding Suspect Killed By Police In Point Loma Home Break-In Shooting
The suspect entered the home and engaged in a standoff with police officers, according to the SDPD.
Couple Identified After Fatal Stabbing In San Diego
The couple lived together as common-law spouses and shared a 6-year-old child, who was at school when the stabbing occurred, police said.
Juvenile Arrested In Vista Drive-By Shooting
Authorities said the suspect was carrying an unserialized firearm at the time of the arrest.
Woman Convicted In Stepfather's San Diego Killing Is Granted Parole
Brae Hansen, 37, was serving a 25-year-to-life sentence for the 2007 killing of local attorney Timothy MacNeil.
Woman Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Partner In San Diego
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Woman Reported Missing From San Diego County Found Living In Mexico
Investigators established contact with Kovrizhnykh on Aug. 7 and verified her identity, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
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