Hate Crime; Murder-Suicide; Seized Cocaine: San Diego County Crime Log

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

Wildfire Burns Dozens Of Acres In Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Ground crews and personnel aboard firefighting aircraft worked to fight the flames.

Man Sentenced For Hate Crime, Attempted Murder In Carlsbad Stabbing Of Black Victim

"Hate against one group is a threat to everyone and we won't tolerate these crimes in our community."

4 DUI Checkpoints Scheduled This Weekend In San Diego County

Multiple checkpoints are slated across San Diego County, from North County to the South Bay.

Man Terrorizes, Hurts Elderly Woman Amid Crime Spree: Police

Tony Sims, a 42-year-old convicted felon, was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse, burglary, vandalism and drug intoxication.

1 Killed In Semi-Truck Rollover Crash On I-8 In San Diego

The fatal crash prompted the closure of all westbound I-8 lanes at Hotel Circle Drive, according to Caltrans.

Teen Hospitalized After Solo-Vehicle Crash In Chula Vista

The driver, who was a minor, pulled the unconscious passenger out of the truck prior to the arrival of emergency personnel, police said.

Videos Of Police Shootings In Chollas View, Mission Valley Released

Two unrelated San Diego police shootings wounded assault suspects — one fatally — within a 12 1/2-hour period last week.

'JinnKid' Convicted Of 1st-Degree Murder For Double Killing

A social-media personality who fatally shot his wife and another man was convicted of first-degree murder.

Man Sentenced For Stabbing Girlfriend 20 Times In Escondido

Arturo Ulloa, 43, was found guilty earlier this year for the Feb. 1, 2023, attack at the couple's apartment on North Quince Street.

Meth-Smuggling, Bribe-Taking Former Border Patrol Agent Sentenced

In addition to smuggling drugs and taking bribes, Hector Hernandez helped smuggle people, according to the plea deal.

San Diego Shoulder Tap Shows Retailers Carding Minors

None of the 31 people contacted sold alcohol to minors, police said.

Married Couple Identified In Santee Murder-Suicide

The circumstances and motivation for the murder-suicide are still under investigation.

Coast Guard Offloads Over $468M In Seized Cocaine In San Diego

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Munro offloaded about 33,768 pounds of cocaine, according to Coast Guard officials.

Coroner ID's San Diego Man Shot And Killed Sunday In Riverside County

Deputies found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in a vehicle, who was declared dead at a nearby hospital.

3 Suffer Smoke Inhalation In San Diego Apartment Fire

The blaze was limited to one room, according to an SDFD official.

Pedestrian Killed On SR-94 In San Diego

A witness said a blanket covered the body and that vehicles were colliding as they tried to dodge the body.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash In San Diego

The victim was taken to a hospital with a fractured skull.

See Smoke? Controlled Burn Being Conducted In San Diego County

Residents should expect to see and smell smoke in the Campo area, according to Cal Fire.

Crews Halt Brush Fire Near U.S.-Mexico Border

The blaze destroyed five outbuildings, according to Cal Fire.

Man, Woman Found Dead In Santee Home

Both victims suffered head trauma, sheriff's Lt. Michael Krugh said.

1 Killed, 1 Injured Jumping From Second Story In Carlsbad Duplex Fire

The cause of the deadly blaze remained under investigation.