Baby's Starvation Death; Fake Charity; Kidnapping For Ransom Scheme: 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.

Oceanside Man Charged In March Stabbing In Carlsbad

After a months-long investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Angel Renteria, 21, of Oceanside.

Crews Work To Contain Burn Zone Of Camp Pendleton-Area Wildfire

Nearly 500 firefighters, including personnel aboard five water-dropping helicopters, were working to contain the burn zone.

Man Who Died After Collapsing At Del Mar Beach ID'd

Paramedics took the man to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Migrant Kidnapping For Ransom Scheme

Isaac Jimenez, 30, planned kidnap the migrants and hold them against their will in Tijuana, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

City Heights Parents Sentenced To Prison For 3-Month Old's Starvation Death

Brandon Copeland, 25, and Elizabeth Reneedawn Ucman, 26, were convicted by separate San Diego juries of second-degree murder.

San Diego Man Accused Of Raising Money For Hamas Through Fake Charity

Reda Mazen Rida Sabassi, 38, was arrested in San Diego.

San Diego Police Vehicle Kills Pedestrian In Linda Vista

The officer was not injured.

Man Sentenced 26 Years For Stabbing MTS Bus Driver In Escondido

Mario Joseph Felix, 51, pleaded guilty to attempted murder for the August 2024 attack.

Moped Rider, 71, Severely Injured On La Jolla Boulevard

The Vespa moped rider was struck while traversing southbound on La Jolla Boulevard on Monday.

Camp Pendleton Brush Fire Ignites: 50+ Acres Burn

A brush fire blackened dozens of open acres on the grounds of Camp Pendleton as firefighters rushed to extinguish the blaze.

Motorcycle Rider Killed In Scripps Ranch Neighborhood

The 19-year-old collided with another vehicle around 2:30 a.m. Monday morning, police say.

Suspect Sought In Fatal Downtown San Diego Stabbing: Police

The suspect in the fatal stabbing has not been located. He is described as a White man wearing dark clothing, last seen on foot.

Testimony Continues At Larry Millete Murder Trial

Larry Millete is accused of killing his wife, who has not been seen or heard from since Jan. 7, 2021.