SANTEE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near Santee and East County:
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.
Woman Injured In Shooting At Spring Valley House Party
The suspect or suspects fled before deputies arrived.
Other stories from across the 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.
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.
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.
Fire Fully Contained In Rainbow Area Of North San Diego County
No injuries or structural damage were reported.
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.
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.
Millete Pleads Guilty To Assault Weapon Charge, Murder Sentencing In September
Larry Millete was recently convicted of murdering his missing wife.
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.
Search Suspended For Missing Oceanside Woman At Palomar Mountain
Multiple coordinated searches were conducted in Palomar Mountain State Park.
Fire Threatens Homes, Forces Evacuations In Rainbow Area Of San Diego County
The fire sparked amid a heat wave in the region.
U-Haul Truck Fire Contained At Oceanside Rental Facility
The truck was parked next to a propane fueling station and an area where propane cylinders were stored.
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.
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.
Families Evacuate Safely After Fire At Oceanside Beach Rental
All occupants had evacuated the home before crews arrived.
North County Woman Who Had Sons Help Produce, Distribute Drugs Sentenced
Rebecca Vance, 42, of Oceanside, pleaded guilty along with her husband, Randal Vance, and his friend Keir Ceballos-Rivera.
Man Fatally Shot In Valencia Park Neighborhood ID'd
Preliminary investigations indicated that the people involved in the shooting knew one another.
Motorist Killed In Rollover Crash In Carmel Valley
The woman died at a hospital, officials said.
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