CHP, La Mesa Police To Hold DUI Checkpoint Honoring Late Officer

Officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs and check for valid driver's licenses.

100-MPH Pursuit; Inmate Found Dead; SWAT Standoff; Violent Assault: San Diego County Crime Log

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

Video Of Non-Injury Mission Valley Police Shooting Released

A uniform-mounted camera worn by Officer Johnathan Penuelas of the San Diego Police Department captured images and audio.

Trial Begins For Man Accused In San Diego Central Jail Cellmate Killing

Alvin Ruis, 39, is charged with murder in the killing of 24-year-old Brandon Yates on Jan. 16, 2024.

Wife Of Slain Cal Fire Captain Pleads Guilty To Second-Degree Murder

Yolanda Marodi, 54, admitted to killing her spouse of two years, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca "Becky" Marodi, at the couple's Ramona home.

Man Convicted In San Diego County's First Nitrous Oxide DUI Jury Trial

While nitrous oxide is legal for a variety of purposes, California has criminalized the recreational use of the drug.

2 Arrested In Plot To Smuggle Meth Into San Diego County Jail: Sheriff's Office

Deputies intercepted mail addressed to an incarcerated person that authorities said was laced with meth.

Wanted Felon Arrested In North County After License Plate Camera Alert

Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in his possession, sheriff's officials said.

Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries After Running Red Light, Crashing Into Car: Police

The motorcyclist suffered a fractured hip and abrasions to her leg, police said.

Coast Guard Detains 9 Suspected Migrants In Mission Bay

The crew stopped and boarded the vessel, where they identified and detained nine individuals on board, according to the Coast Guard.

Firefighters Begin Scaling Back Response To Forest Fire Near Lake Henshaw

Crews have made progress on the Grade Fire burning in the Cleveland National Forest, allowing some resources to be released.

2 Juveniles Arrested After 100-MPH Pursuit In Stolen Vehicle In San Diego County

Both suspects were identified as juveniles from the Los Angeles area.

Homicide Investigation Underway After Inmate Found Dead At San Diego Prison

Custody staff found Hector Ozuna, 66, unresponsive inside his cell with his 30-year-old cellmate Alexis Guerrero, officials said.

Forest Fire Near Lake Henshaw Is 55% Contained

Firefighters continued patrolling the perimeter and extinguishing remaining hot spots despite temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.

Fighter Jet Crashes, Sparks Fire At Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Officials are investigating.

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.