Meth, Fentanyl Bust; High-Speed Chase: SD County Police Log

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

2.8 Tons Of Meth, Fentanyl Hidden In Shipment At Otay Mesa

"This is the largest methamphetamine drug-smuggling seizure along the southwest border to date."

SD Card Room Owner Reaches Settlement In Illegal Gambling Case

Lucky Lady, which closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now remain closed permanently.

Victims Of Weekend Shooting At Golden Hill Park Identified

Authorities released the names of three young men who were wounded — one fatally — in a shooting at Golden Hill Recreation Center.

Man Test-Drives SUV In North County Then Carjacks It

A man test-driving an SUV carjacked it from a dealership employee, authorities said.

Hit-And-Run Driver Injures Pedestrian In San Diego

The woman was rushed to the hospital with a broken leg.

Fugitive Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Standoff In East County

The high-speed chase began in Lakeside and ended with a standoff at an apartment building in Lemon Grove.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Fallbrook Nursery Stabbing

Luis Enrique Muniz, 57, is accused of killing 33-year-old Escondido resident Ismael Alberto Resendiz on Saturday.

Arson Fire Damages South Bay Church; Ex-Parishioner Arrested

Images captured by surveillance cameras in front of Iglesia Ni Cristo in National City led to the arrest of 37-year-old Ace Tomas Rancudo.

Woman Who Made Threats At San Diego Church Committed To Hospital

Anna Conkey walked into a church two years ago and made violent threats while holding her young son and brandishing an unloaded gun.

Man Who Died In Mount Hope-Area Freeway Crash ID'd

Leandro Ponce of San Diego died when he crashed his SUV on a Mount Hope-area freeway connector.

Victim In North County Homicide Case Identified

Shannon Betz, 52, was found dead by his roommate at their residence in Vista, officials said.

Trial Ordered For Ex-La Mesa Cop Charged With Filing False Report

Matthew Dages is charged in connection with the May 27, 2020, arrest of Amaurie Johnson.

Dominion Voting Systems Files Defamation Suit Vs. San Diego's OAN

Dominion Voting Systems announced Tuesday that it is filing a defamation lawsuit against San Diego's One America News Network.

3 Injured In Shooting At Candlelight Vigil In San Diego

A large group gathered at Memorial Park at 2930 Marcy Ave. scattered when eight gunshots rang out, police said.

Woman Gives Birth On I-805 In South Bay After Car Overheats

A woman gave birth in an overheated car on the shoulder of northbound Interstate 805 in Chula Vista.

Experts Raise Questions About Deputy Who Overdosed On Fentanyl

Health experts have said expressed skepticism over footage of a San Diego County Sheriff's deputy who reportedly overdosed by accident.

Family of Man Who Committed Suicide At SD Jail Files Lawsuit

The family of a man who hung himself while in custody at the Vista Detention Facility last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

2 Injured In Wrong-Way I-5 Crash

Two people were hospitalized Tuesday morning after a wrong-way crash on the Golden State (5) Freeway, authorities said.

'Bloodied' Man Found Dead in SD, Possibly Victim of Arrow Attack

A man was found dead in a city park early Tuesday morning, prompting detectives to launch an investigation.

Man Convicted Again For Attempted Murder Of North County Officer

Roberto Ignacio Flores, 30, was found guilty by a jury for driving a Dodge Neon into Oceanside Police Department Officer Brad Hunter.

Man Sentenced For DUI Crash That Killed Pedestrian In South Bay

Enrique Briseno pleaded guilty last month to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for causing the death of Rene Argoud.

Driver Accused Of Fatally Striking Pedestrian In North County

A woman was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter in the death of a pedestrian after she allegedly ran a red light, police said.

Pedestrian Walking Next To Traffic On SR-163 Killed

A man walking alongside traffic on state Route 163 in San Diego was killed by a vehicle.

Man With Skateboard Takes Cash, Merch From 7-Eleven In San Diego

A man with a skateboard robbed a 7-Eleven convenience store in the Lake Murray community of San Diego.

Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Death Of Man At Fallbrook Nursery

A man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the stabbing death of a 33-year-old Escondido man at a nursery, authorities said.

1 Man Dies, Another Wounded In Shooting At Golden Hill Rec Center

A 21-year-old man was fatally wounded and an 18-year-old was wounded in a shooting at a recreation center in Golden Hill, police said.

Driver Crashes Into Tree, Flees Before Engine Catches Fire

A driver fled the scene after crashing into a tree in Lemon Grove, officials said.

Scuba Diver Reportedly Drowns In San Diego

A man in his 70s reportedly drowned in a scuba diving accident in Mission Bay Sunday.