SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Family Of 3 Found Dead In San Diego Home Identified
Investigators recovered a gun inside the home.
Man Fatally Shot By Police After Setting K-9 On Fire: Sheriff's Office
Police deployed a K-9, and the man ignited an incendiary device, setting the dog on fire, according to the sheriff's office.
Man Accused Of Striking Pedestrian In Boardwalk Police Chase Arraigned
Juan Antonio Gonzaba, 39, was chased down and captured by bystanders early Monday afternoon.
Husband, Wife, Teenage Daughter Found Dead In San Diego Home
Homicide detectives are investigating after three members of a family were found dead inside a Lake Murray home.
12 Charged In $10M Daycare Fraud Schemes In San Diego County, Feds Say
The defendants submitted false attendance records, claiming they provided childcare on dates and at times when they did not, officials said.
Ex-Navy Sailors Plead Guilty To Selling Fentanyl To San Diego-Based Sailors
The defendants pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and are set to be sentenced in December.
Abulaban Loses Appeal Bid To Reverse Convictions In East Village Double Murder
Ali Abulaban, 34, was found guilty by a San Diego jury of two counts of first-degree murder.
2 Cited After Hundreds Of Teens Gather At Bonita House Party
Authorities broke up a party with about 400 juveniles one night after deputies responded to another party at the same Bonita home.
Driver Arrested On Murder, DUI Charges After Pedestrian Killed In Carlsbad Hit-And-Run
Police said the 26-year-old man has a prior DUI conviction.
Man Arrested After 3 Women Assaulted At East County Independent Living Facility
Three women, ages 80, 73 and 62, were taken to a hospital after the assault, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Driver Sought After Fatal Hit-And-Run In East County
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At 2 South Bay Homes
Detectives with the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation are investigating the incidents.
Stolen Tesla Hits Pedestrian On Pacific Beach Boardwalk; Bystanders Detain Driver: Police
The driver failed to stop for officers and struck an SDG&E transformer during a pursuit before continuing toward the boardwalk, police said.
Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead, Another Man Hurt In Santee
Sheriff's homicide investigators were working to determine the circumstances and motive.
Man Pleads Guilty To Gross Vehicular Manslaughter In Carlsbad DUI Crash
Philip Webb, 34, faces up to 10 years in state prison when he is sentenced for the August 2025 crash that killed Leonard Davison, 51.
2 Injured In Suspected Gang Shooting In San Diego
Both victims were transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson After Santee Brush Fire
Deputies detained Manuel Guzman, 30, who was carrying a large lighter and admitted to starting the fire, according to the sheriff's office.
Woman Lying On Ground Hit By Car In Kearny Mesa Parking Lot
The driver felt the impact and backed up, then discovered the woman on the ground, police said.
15 Detained After Coast Guard Intercepts Panga Boat Off San Diego
The group was taken to Ballast Point and transferred to U.S. Border Patrol agents.
70-Year-Old Woman Suffers Brain Bleed After Being Hit By Car In San Diego
The woman was taken to a hospital with a brain bleed, police said.
Suspicious Packages Prompt Shelter-In-Place Orders In Oceanside
Vandegrift Boulevard was closed in the affected area. Oceanside police issued a SigAlert for the closure.
Person Killed During Multi-Vehicle Crash On Freeway In Encinitas
The crash involved at least three vehicles, which included a black SUV, a Nissan Sentra and a Honda Civic, the CHP said.
Gun, Cocaine, Other Drugs Seized At East County Business
The business operates as a barbershop and recording studio.
Suspected DUI Driver Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash In La Jolla
The driver was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
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