Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Firefighters found the bodies of three dogs and two cats in the apartment where the blaze originated, officials said.
Brenten Kinzenbaw, 27, was attacked by inmates Christian Dumas, 24, and Stephen Archer II, 38, officials said.
The Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottom's boarding team attempted to stop the boat, leading to a pursuit when the vessel tried to flee.
Detectives were on the scene processing evidence, interviewing witnesses and viewing security footage.
The man was sitting on the school campus with a gun beside him and a knife in his hand, according to police, who said he died at the scene.
The crimes include graffiti on churches and religious shrines of different denominations
Prosecutors said the victims each died of gunshots to the head and their bodies were buried in a desert area near Yakima, Washington.
Several people were detained, but deputies arrested only one suspect in the shooting, according to the sheriff's office.
Officers conducted a sweep of both schools before lifting the lockdowns.
The crash involved a motorcycle and two other vehicles in the Miramar area of San Diego, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Several people working on a navy ship at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard were taken to hospitals, authorities said.
The driver of the Chevrolet sustained minor injuries, while the DUI suspect was temporarily released to a hospital, police said.
Marco Ramos Ramirez was arrested for allegedly taking part in the slayings of Aaron Cruz and Richard Hartung, police said.
Raymond Lynde, 33, was found guilty of second-degree murder by a Chula Vista jury earlier this year.
A 911 caller reported the altercation, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Larry Millete, 43, faces up to 25 years to life in state prison if convicted of murder, plus a felony count of possessing an assault weapon.
The family alleged district officials failed to intervene or investigate bullying allegations that attorneys say led to the boy's death.
"What once was a fire season has now become a fire year," said Tony Mecham, fire chief of CAL FIRE San Diego and San Diego County Fire.
Chase Jenkins, 38, has since been placed in restricted housing pending an investigation.
There was a ground stop on Wednesday night at San Diego Airport.
Court officials said scams involving fraudulent court orders or other court documents were being sent to people as recently as this week.
The 30-foot vessel was carrying 18 adults and three minors, according to the Coast Guard.
Her vehicle and trailer were later found unattended in Potrero, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
The unidentified man died at the scene, police said.
Police responded to a domestic dispute on Monday and surrounded the Colina Del Sol apartment.
Authorities have been investigating the ranch since last month.
A brush fire burned 6 acres in San Diego County over the weekend.
The juvenile suspect was arrested for allegedly taking part in the slayings of Aaron Cruz, 42, and 64-year-old Richard Hartung, police said.
Jaime Santillanes, 39, was previously charged with murder and assault in the death of Genevieve Santillanes.
The resulting impact tore a large amount of skin off one of the man's feet and left him with several bone breaks, police said.
Malik Joshua Campbell, 26, was found unresponsive inside his cell.
Detectives were working to process evidence, interview witnesses, and canvas the area for security video.
Cedric Von Ferdinand, 33, is accused of using Nadine Jett's identity to take hundreds of thousands of dollars from her bank account.
Maria Erolina Delgado, 62, was charged with two felony and two misdemeanor counts of elder abuse involving four different residents.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Flora Fire sparked in the 2200 block of San Pasqual Valley Road, according to Cal Fire.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.