SANTEE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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."
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.
Alleged Assault By Landlord Leads To Normal Heights SWAT Standoff
The roughly five-hour standoff ended with the suspect's arrest.
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.
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.
Thorn Fire Update: Forward Spread Halted, Evacuations Remain In Effect
The blaze has burned 1,201 acres and is 10% contained, according to Cal Fire San Diego.
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.
Wildfire In Campo Prompts Evacuation Orders, Freeway Closure
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders and warnings for nearby areas.
Alleged Drug Trafficker Extradited To San Diego In Cross-Border Drug Tunnel Case
Genaro Lopez, 54, was "a powerful drug trafficker operating on both sides of the border," prosecutors said.
Suspected Car Thief Arrested After Pursuit In San Marcos
The driver led deputies on a pursuit that reached speeds of up to 80 mph, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Missing 74-Year-Old Man May Be Traveling Through San Diego County, CHP Says
A Silver Alert is active in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego counties.
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 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.
Search Continues For Missing Oceanside Woman After Vehicle Found At Palomar Mountain
Investigators determined her last known location was Harrah's Resort in Valley Center.
Pedestrian Killed In Encinitas Crash
The woman died at the scene.
Man Arrested After Fatal Stabbing At San Diego Encampment
A preliminary investigation found the individuals involved knew each other and an altercation occurred at the encampment, police said.
Motorcycle Rider Killed In Escondido Crash
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Woman Shot On San Diego Freeway Following Alleged Road Rage Incident
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting on the transition ramp from eastbound state Route 52 to southbound I-15.
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