Attempted Kidnapping; Drug Seizures; Police Pursuit; Smuggling Spree: 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 near Santee and East County:

Felon Arrested In East County With Meth, Ammunition, Suspected Stolen Property

Bradley White, 64, has prior felony convictions and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, sheriff's officials said.

Other stories from across the county:

Border Patrol Seize Nearly $2.8M Of Fentanyl, Meth At San Ysidro Port Of Entry

CBP officers seized the narcotics and the vehicle.

Man Fatally Injured In San Diego MTS Bus Accident

It was unclear why the man rolled in front of the bus, but police were investigating.

Judge Denies Millete Request To Recuse Entire San Diego County DA's Office

Jury selection will begin on May 11 for the trial, which is expected to last around three months.

E-Dirt Bike Rider Arrested After Hitting Deputy's Motorcycle During North County Pursuit: Sheriff's Office

Hunter Bellish, 19, was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on multiple felony charges.

Man Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Girlfriend In San Marcos

Ziyah Jay Patterson, 31, was found guilty by a Vista jury of first-degree murder and an allegation of using a knife in the fatal stabbing.

Brush Fire Prompts Shelter-In-Place Order In North County

Gum Tree Lane and Live Oak Park Road were closed for one mile in each direction from the intersection, according to officials.

Man Killed In Oceanside Hit-And-Run Crash

The department's Traffic Unit was investigating the incident in coordination with the Medical Examiner's Office.

San Diego Freeway Drivers, Watch Your Speed: CHP Plans Max Enforcement On Southland Freeways Tuesday

Maximum enforcement is planned across the Southland freeways.

Alleged Drug Kingpin With $10 Million Reward Offered Arrested In San Diego County

Eugenio Dario Molina-Lopez, 61, also known as "Don Dario," had a $10 million reward offered by the U.S. Department of State at one time.

Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Child Kidnapping In Escondido

The child was able to flee and reported what happened, police said.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Hillcrest Sexual Assault

Michael William Howard, 41, must also register as a sex offender for the July 13, 2025, attack.

60 Migrants Detained In SoCal Smuggling Spree, Including In San Diego: CBP

The migrants arrived on three separate boats that were interdicted on different days, authorities said.

Over 3,000 Pounds of Meth Seized At Otay Mesa Border

More than 3,000 pounds of crystal methamphetamine worth almost $5 million was seized this month.