Brush Fires; Child Abuse Arrests; Crashes; Deputy-Involved Shooting: 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:

3 Arrested In Spring Valley Child Abuse, Drug Investigation

During the search, investigators found cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia throughout the home, authorities said.

East County Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Toddler's Death

Stacey Lee Snow, 54, is also facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the child's mother.

2 Dead In Julian Crash

A witness told the CHP a lifted pickup truck collided head-on with another pickup.

Other stories from across the county:

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations In Fallbrook

The Rainbow Fire sparked near the 1600 block of Rainbow Valley Boulevard in Fallbrook, according to North County Fire Protection District.

State DOJ Launches Investigation Into Deputy-Involved Fatal Shooting In Escondido

There was no threat to the community but the public was advised to avoid the area, the sheriff's office said.

Man Found Dead Near San Diego's Fashion Valley Mall

Police said an anonymous tip reported the male victim.

Man Arrested In Deadly Assault At San Diego Trolley Station

The victim never regained consciousness and died a week later, police said.

Woman Found Dead In Oceanside; Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff

Before being detained, the man inflicted multiple life-threatening injuries on himself, police said.

2 Rescued After Vehicle Teeters Off Bridge In Oceanside Crash

Crews found both vehicles overturned, with one resting against a light post and hanging above a culvert.

Man Arrested In Connection With Vista Murder

The arrest came after an autopsy showed a brain bleed that may have resulted from head trauma, officials said.

Woman, Man Charged With Fentanyl Sale That Killed San Diego Resident

Maegan Hobbs, 31, and David Michael Richards Hansen-Taylor, 35, are facing federal conspiracy and drug distribution charges.

Brush Fire Forces Evacuations, Threatens Structures In San Marcos

Firefighters in San Marcos have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire that threatened structures.

Man Who Fled To Mexico To Avoid Arrest Gets Credit For Time Served

Leslie Kay Peterson, 72, fled to Mexico after receiving a first-degree robbery conviction in Washington state, prosecutors said.

Suspect Jailed In Fatal San Marcos Hit-Run

John J. Alvarado, 39, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of hit-and-run causing death and gross vehicular manslaughter.

Fire Damages Home; Displaces Residents In Oceanside

Residents displaced from their home were provided food and shelter with assistance from the Red Cross.