Daycare Abuse Arrest | Foster Mother's Killing | Fugitive Predator Found Dead: San Diego County Crime Log

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

Suspect In Arson Fires, Commercial Vandalism In Lemon Grove Jailed

Jose Martin Garcia was arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Stabbing Logan Heights Resident To Death In 1976

Mitchell Hernandez pleaded guilty to the 1976 killing of Leo Marquina.

Family Of Alpine Man Fatally Shot By Deputy In His Home Sues County

The lawsuit names San Diego County and the two deputies as defendants.

Police Officer Shoots, Kills Axe-Wielding Man Near San Diego Trolley Platform

No SDPD officers were injured during the incident, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office reported.

Autopsy: Inmate Who Died At Vista Jail Succumbed To Intestinal Ailments

At the time of his death, Corey Michael Dean had been in custody for about a month on suspicion of burglary and felony vandalism.

Robbery Suspect Arrested After 50-Mile Pursuit In San Diego County

A dispute over driving behavior led to a robbery and a police pursuit that lasted more than 100 minutes, authorities said.

Man Arrested In Child Sexual Abuse Investigation At San Diego Daycare

Authorities have identified at least three potential victims and are investigating whether additional children were abused.

Man Accused Of Poisoning Foster Mother, Burying Body In Valley Center Charged With Murder

Prosecutors say the 34-year-old man fatally poisoned his foster mother with fentanyl, buried her body and stole money and property from her.

Sexually Violent Predator Found Dead In San Diego After Weeks-Long Search

Merle Wakefield, 69, disappeared from his Rancho Bernardo workplace Sept. 25 after removing his GPS monitoring device, authorities said.

Free Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Planned Across San Diego County

Residents can safely dispose of unwanted medications at several collection sites Saturday.

Coast Guard Suspends Search For 11 Missing After Rescuing 16 Off Mexico Coast

The 16 survivors were taken to San Diego hospitals after their vessel reportedly began taking on water off the coast of Mexico.

119 Guns Collected During Buyback Event In San Diego County

The firearms, including 15 assault rifles, were turned in during Sunday's event at the Vista Sheriff's Station.

Search For Possible Survivors Of Boat Accident Off Ensenada Enters Third Day

Victims of the accident issued a radio distress call in Spanish on Friday, officials said.

Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting Homeless Man In San Diego County

The gunman and the victim walked past each other on the street when one man turned and repeatedly fired into the other man's back.

16 Pulled From Sea After Vessel Sinks Off Mexican Coast: Coast Guard

Sixteen people were rescued early Friday and authorities were continuing to search for other survivors throughout the day.

16 People Rescued From Sinking Ship Heading Toward San Diego Coast, 11 Missing

Coast Guard Sector San Diego is continuing the ongoing rescue mission to find more survivors along a known human smuggling route.

San Diego Man And Nephew, 12, Lost At Sea In Fishing Trip Gone Awry

The San Diego man and his nephew may have experienced turbulent weather and ocean conditions as a result of Tropical Storm Rachel.

Feel The Shake In SD County With Earthquake Simulator In Balboa Park

The simulator will be at Balboa Park Thursday as part of a statewide tour coinciding with the Great California ShakeOut.

2 Sexually Violent Predators Proposed For Same San Diego County Property

Residents can weigh in on the proposed placements before a Nov. 12 court hearing.

San Diego Police To Hold DUI Checkpoint Saturday Night

Officers will look for signs of alcohol or drug impairment and check driver's licenses.

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing Kayaker Near San Diego

Crews searched 484 square miles of water near La Jolla before suspending efforts to find 27-year-old Samantha Youngs.

Coast Guard Searches For Missing Kayaker Near San Diego

Coast Guard boats and aircraft are searching waters near Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and La Jolla Shores.

Probation Employees Honored For Saving Man During San Diego Overdose

Three staffers earned Chamber Hero Award after quick response with naloxone, officials say.

Gun Buyback Event Offers Up To $200 In Gift Cards For Unwanted Firearms

Residents can anonymously exchange unwanted firearms for gift cards during the event.

Coast Guard Rescues Man Trapped Inside Sinking Sailboat Near Coronado

A Coast Guard crew member gave the man a snorkel to help him breathe before tearing open part of the sailboat's roof to free him.

Suspicious Bag Found At San Diego Airport Deemed Safe

Police said the bag was removed from the public area of the airport and taken to a non-public area for inspection.

Man In Wheelchair Struck By Car, Hospitalized With Broken Ribs

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with six broken ribs and a fractured left tibia/fibula, according to authorities.

Fugitive Chef Arrested | $5M Cocaine Bust | Security Guard Killed | Romance Scam: San Diego County Crime Log

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

Car Fatally Strikes Person On Freeway Transition Road In Mission Valley

The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man Sentenced To Prison For 1996 San Diego Child Rape

Michael Douglas Graham, 67, was identified and charged as the perpetrator of the 1996 assault after DNA linked him to the crime.

1 Killed, Another Injured In Crash on SR-67 In Poway

The deadly crash took place just north of Poway Road in Poway, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Man Pleads Guilty In San Diego To Bilking Women Out Of $1.8M In Romance Scam

Troy Clinton Van Sickle, 55, of Temecula, is slated to be sentenced in January.

Man Sentenced 35 Years To Life For Homeless Man's Linda Vista Killing

Eduardo Vazquez, 28, was convicted of first-degree murder for the July 24, 2022, killing of 41-year-old Johnny Ramirez.

San Diego County Jails Expand Biometric Health Monitoring System

The sheriff's office expanded its use of the 4Sight Labs Overwatch health monitoring system to the Vista Detention Facility.

$5M In Cocaine Found Hidden In Bus Gas Tank At San Ysidro Border

Officers seized 110 packages containing 262.21 pounds of cocaine during the inspection, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

San Diego Chef Wanted In Iowa Kidnapping Case Arrested After 14 Years On The Run

The U.S. Marshals Service said the fugitive had been living under an alias and working as a chef in San Diego.

Coast Guard Interdicts 10 People Off Point Loma

The group was detained about 24 miles off the San Diego coast.

Security Guard Fatally Shot At Crystal Pier In Pacific Beach

The 31-year-old victim was unarmed and working at Crystal Pier when he was shot, San Diego police said.

Skateboarder Suffers Ankle Injury In Crash With Car In San Diego

The man suffered an open fracture to his ankle.