60-Mile Pursuit; Drive-By Shooting; Fatal House Fire; Guillotine Arrest: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

SANTEE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Stories in Santee and East County:

Theft Suspect Arrested, Another Sought After 60-Mile Pursuit In San Diego County

Deputies used automated license plate readers to identify the vehicle, its registered owner and the second suspect.

2 Arrested In East County Debit Card Swap Scheme

Detectives connected the Lemon Grove cases to about 15 additional incidents being investigated in San Diego, Chula Vista and Carlsbad.

Julian Man With Guillotine In Truck Arrested Near U.S. Supreme Court

Philan-Tam-Duy Le, 35, of Julian had driven from California to Washington, D.C., according to the U.S. Capitol Police.

Santee Bar, Adult Cited In Underage Alcohol Operations

The operations were conducted at businesses in Santee, Lakeside and Encinitas.

Jamul Man Gets 15 Years To Life In Prison For Killing His Elderly Mother

Travis Bodle, 56, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the 2024 slaying of his 77-year-old mother, Vicki Bodle.

19-Year-Old Suspected Of Statutory Rape, Other Charges Arrested

Police said that following a thorough investigation, it obtained an arrest warrant Monday for Jayden Joe Lang of San Diego.

Man, Dog Killed In El Cajon House Fire

The front of the home was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, officials said.

Other stories from across the county:

Sexually Violent Predator Recommended For Placement In Borrego Springs Home

John Phillips has been recommended by the California Department of State Hospitals for placement at a home in Borrego Springs.

Man Sought After Employee Grabbed At Rancho Santa Fe Hotel

Deputies searched the surrounding area with support from the sheriff's helicopter, but were unable to find the man.

Armed Man Fatally Shot By San Diego Police After Hourslong Standoff

Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating a fatal police shooting after an armed man emerged from a San Diego home.

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested After Barricading Himself In Valley Center Portable Toilet

David Valencia, 44, was taken into custody with assistance from a sheriff's K-9, officials said.

Inmate Incarcerated For San Diego County Crime Dies In Suspected Prison Homicide

Francisco A. Perez, 32, was found unresponsive during a security check in his cell, officials said.

Knife-Wielding Suspect Killed By Police In Point Loma Home Break-In Shooting

The suspect entered the home and engaged in a standoff with police officers, according to the SDPD.

Couple Identified After Fatal Stabbing In San Diego

The couple lived together as common-law spouses and shared a 6-year-old child, who was at school when the stabbing occurred, police said.

Juvenile Arrested In Vista Drive-By Shooting

Authorities said the suspect was carrying an unserialized firearm at the time of the arrest.

Woman Convicted In Stepfather's San Diego Killing Is Granted Parole

Brae Hansen, 37, was serving a 25-year-to-life sentence for the 2007 killing of local attorney Timothy MacNeil.

Woman Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Partner In San Diego

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Woman Reported Missing From San Diego County Found Living In Mexico

Investigators established contact with Kovrizhnykh on Aug. 7 and verified her identity, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.