Crime & Safety

Deputy Accused Of Sex Misconduct | Teacher Investigation | $9.8M Cocaine Bust: San Diego County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the San Diego Sector seized more than 1,435 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $9.8 million during two vehicle inspections just three minutes apart at an Interstate 5 checkpoint, authorities said.
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the San Diego Sector seized more than 1,435 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $9.8 million during two vehicle inspections just three minutes apart at an Interstate 5 checkpoint, authorities said. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Imperial Beach House Fire

Investigators are working to determine what sparked the deadly fire.

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Man Sought In Suspected Lewd Act Involving Child At Mission Beach

San Diego police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of inappropriately touching a 5-year-old child.

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Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Inmate In San Diego County

Sheriff Kelly Martinez called the allegations against the deputy "abhorrent" and a violation of public trust.

Man Accused Of Setting 2 Fires Near East County Freeway

Deputies found the 35-year-old suspect hiding underneath a truck after witnesses reported seeing him flee both fire scenes, authorities said.

Woman Killed, 3 Students, Bus Driver Injured In Head-On Crash In San Diego County

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Man Fatally Struck In North County Hit-And-Run Crash

Police are searching for a small black sports car with tinted windows that fled the scene of the fatal crash.

Man Found Shot Inside Vehicle In North County Dies

Police are investigating after a man was found with an apparent gunshot wound inside a vehicle.

Poway Teacher Accused Of Misconduct Involving Students

The alleged misconduct occurred during the current school year, officials said.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Deaths Of Couple Found In Burning North County Home

Luis Alvarado, 34, is accused in the slayings of 73-year-old Michael Austin and 72-year-old Kathryn Austin.

2 Men Sentenced For Roles In Fatal Human Smuggling Attempt Near Del Mar

Jesus Ivan Rodriguez-Leyva, 28, and Julio Cesar Zuniga-Luna, 32, pleaded guilty to federal charges.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Coercing Teen Into Prostitution

K'John Henry Sands II, 26, of Los Angeles had a 15-year-old girl work for him as a prostitute in the San Diego area.

San Diego Border Patrol Agents Seize $9.8M In Cocaine On I-5

Agents discovered 550 packages of suspected cocaine during two vehicle inspections just three minutes apart.

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