Comic-Con Sting; Murder-For-Hire; Sea Lion Kicked; Smuggling Attempt: San Diego County Crime Log

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

Man Sentenced For Mother's Clairemont Mesa Stabbing Death

Jamal Aytes, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the stabbing death of 60-year-old Jacqueline Aytes.

Spring Valley Man Indicted For Alleged Fatal Synthetic Opioid Sale

Matthew Ray Calas, 44, faces charges that include distribution of N-Pyrrolidino Protonitazene resulting in death.

27 Arrested, 9 Trafficking Victims Recovered During Comic-Con Weekend Sting

Similar operations have been conducted annually during Comic-Con weekends.

1 Wounded In San Ysidro Police Shooting

The stolen vehicle was heading "in the direction of the officer" when the shooting occurred, sheriff's Lt. Juan Marquez said.

La Mesa Apartment Fire Displaces 5 Residents

The flames damaged a single vacant residence.

Ex-San Diego Resident Arrested For Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot

Marcos Arturo Kleiman Tronllan, 40, was arrested in Miami, where he currently resides.

CHP: Vehicle Thefts Decrease In San Diego Area For Second Straight Year

The tally of 8,023 stolen vehicles in San Diego County in 2025 was down 25.7% from the year before, according to the CHP.

4 Arrested After Suspected Maritime Smuggling Attempt Near La Jolla

Personnel at the Joint Harbor Operations Center detected a panga-style vessel traveling north from Mexico.

Suspect Jailed In Fatal East Village Stabbing

Marques Kelly, 26, was arrested for allegedly killing 32-year-old Corey Shine during an argument, according to police.

Driver Suffers Seizure, Crashes SUV Into San Diego Office Building

The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.

Feds Probe Viral Video Showing Man Kicking Sea Lion At La Jolla Cove

The video has spread widely on social media and prompted condemnation from animal advocacy organizations.

Suspected Drunken Motorist Strikes Scooter Rider In Rancho Bernardo Area

The 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Mira Mesa Area Of San Diego

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

9-Vehicle Pileup; House Party Shooting; Mail Theft Spree; Sex Offender: San Diego County Crime Log

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

1 Dead, 3 Injured In 9-Vehicle San Diego Pileup; Driver Arrested

Police arrested the 59-year-old Porsche driver at the scene on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter.

Registered Sex Offender To Live In Borrego Springs; Deputies Notify Residents

Gary Snavely, a 63-year-old registered sex offender, is expected to live in Borrego Springs.

Autopsy: Death Of San Diego Jail Inmate Caused By Drug Abuse

Irving Pineda had been in jail for six days on suspicion of grand theft and violation of a court order.

Motorist Killed In Rollover Crash In Carmel Valley

The woman died at a hospital, officials said.

Man Fatally Shot In Valencia Park Neighborhood ID'd

Preliminary investigations indicated that the people involved in the shooting knew one another.

Driver Arrested, Passenger Hospitalized In Single-Vehicle Crash

The 27-year old male driver was evaluated and arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence, according to the SDPD.

Married Couple Sentenced To Prison For San Diego County Mail Theft Spree

Both defendants pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail theft earlier this year.

Wildfire In Ramona 60% Contained; Evacuation Orders Lifted

Firefighters will continue to extinguish hot spots, improve containment lines and mitigate hazards throughout the fire area Thursday.

Smoke From Creelman Fire Prompts Air Quality Advisory For Parts Of San Diego County

In areas with heavy smoke, air quality is expected to range from unhealthy for sensitive groups to unhealthy for all individuals.

Ramona Fire: See Creelman Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Map

The blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon.

Wildfire Burns Hundreds Of Acres, Forces Evacuations In Ramona

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office issued evacuations orders and warnings for residents in the area.

DUI Checkpoint Set For Friday In San Diego's South Bay

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Millete Pleads Guilty To Assault Weapon Charge, Murder Sentencing In September

Larry Millete was recently convicted of murdering his missing wife.

Refurbished Ramona Cal Fire Air Base Reopens After Major Upgrades

"The Ramona Air Attack Base has long served as a cornerstone of aerial firefighting in San Diego County."

Thorn Fire 100% Contained At 1,234 Acres; 4 Structures Damaged

The wildfire started last Wednesday near the Buckthorn and Clover trails in the Live Oak Springs neighborhood of Boulevard.

Crack Cocaine Market; Fake ICE Agent; Retail Theft Sting; SWAT Standoff: San Diego County Crime Log

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

Man Convicted Of Pacific Beach Sexual Assaults Of 7 Women Denied Parole

Kenneth Bogard, 68, was dubbed the "Pacific Beach Rapist" for assaults stretching from August 1992 to October 1993.

Alleged Assault By Landlord Leads To Normal Heights SWAT Standoff

The roughly five-hour standoff ended with the suspect's arrest.

San Diego Man Sentenced 10 Years For PCP And Meth Sales, Illegal Gun Ownership

Robert Stokes, 62, was arrested after police spotted him selling drugs to another person in Logan Heights, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

San Diego Man Who Posed As ICE Agent To Con Immigrants Sentenced To Prison

Davyd George Brand, 55, of San Ysidro, pleaded guilty in April in downtown Los Angeles.

30 Charged In Alleged San Diego Crack Cocaine Market

"With these 30 indictments, the message is simple: San Diego is a paradise, but it's not a gangster's paradise."

Woman Killed In 2-Car Crash On I-5 In San Diego

The woman suffered major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

San Diego Trio Arrested In Outlet Mall Retail Theft Sting: Sheriff

Three San Diego-area suspects struck about seven stores in the outlet mall area of Cabazon, according to the RivCo Sheriff's Department.

Man Fatally Stabbed In Downtown San Diego

The suspect fled before officers arrived.

Man Fatally Shot In San Diego's Valencia Park Neighborhood

Police said the people involved in the shooting are known to one another and that the suspect or suspects left before officers arrived.