Crime & Safety
Body Found; Hate Crime; Street Takeovers: San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Pastor Charged With Failing To Report Sex Abuse By Choir Leader
Prosecutors say the pastor failed to notify police or child welfare services, in violation of his duty as a legally mandated reporter.
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Man Sentenced For Homeless Woman's Serra Mesa Pellet Gun Slaying
William Innes, 19, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the killing of Annette Pershal.
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Motorcyclists Who Died In San Diego-Area Traffic Crashes ID'd
Authorities publicly identified two motorcyclists who died this week in separate San Diego-area traffic crashes.
Teen Dies From Injuries Suffered In South Bay Car Crash
When officers arrived at the scene, the juvenile driver had already pulled the seriously injured passenger out of the truck, police said.
Man Sentenced For Battery, Hate Crime Against Asian-American Officer
John Richards, 68, struck an Asian American police officer and yelled racial insults at the lawman.
Motorcyclist Killed In Clairemont Crash
The motorcycle veered off the roadway before striking a center-divider curb and a tree, SDPD Officer David O'Brien said.
Man Sentenced For Trafficking 16-Year-Old Girl In San Diego County
Deondre Demetris Porter recruited the victim and took her last year from Victorville to San Diego, according to the U.S Attorney's Office.
San Diego Police Prevent Planned Street Takeovers
The SDPD's Traffic and Western divisions responded and prevented the group from carrying out the plan.
Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed In Crash With Car In San Diego County
The motorcyclist, who was from Ramona, was ejected onto the roadway and died due to his injuries, according to the CHP.
Junior Seau's Nephew Pleads Not Guilty To Murder For Fatal Drug Sale
Micah Rodgers Seau, 31, is accused of providing fentanyl pills to 31-year-old Connor Gerhart, leading to the victim's death on June 1, 2023.
Manslaughter Trial Ordered In Jet Ski Crash That Killed Girl
Arsanyous Refat Ghaly, 19, is charged in the July 29 crash that killed a girl identified in court documents only as Savannah P.
There are no suspects in custody.
Body Found In Sunset Cliffs Area
The circumstances of the death were unclear.
Crews Work To Contain Wildfire Across U.S.-Mexico Border
The 400-acre fire has scorched 250 acres in the U.S. and 150 acres in Mexico, according to Cal Fire.
2 Injured In Hit-And-Run In San Diego, DUI Suspect Arrested
Alcohol was suspected to be a factor in the accident, police said.
No injuries or evacuations were immediately reported.
Firefighters Contain Wildfire In Agua Caliente
Crews have fully contained a wildfire that blackened 187 acres in the arid eastern reaches of San Diego County, officials said.
Man Severely Injured In 2-Vehicle Collision In San Diego
The 87-year-old man suffered fractures to his back, facial injuries and internal bleeding.
Motorcyclist Dies In Solo Crash In North County
A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a solo vehicle crash in Pauma Valley.
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