Campus Rape Cases | Father Arrested In Baby's Death | Home Invasion Robberies: Santee, SD County Crime Log

SANTEE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Stories in Santee and East County:

Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole For Home Invasion Robberies

Joshua Manu, 33, was found guilty for his role in a two-day string of break-ins at homes in City Heights and Lemon Grove.

Third Suspect Arrested In East County Assaults

A third suspect was arrested months after a man was knocked unconscious and two women were attacked, authorities said.

Man Accused Of Murdering Grandfather At Santee Home: Sheriff's Office

The circumstances and motive remain under investigation.

Other stories from across the county:

Report: Light Plane Flew 'Erratically' Prior to Double-Fatal San Diego Crash

Flight instructor Frederic Hewett, 37, and a student of his, Roger Shimizu, 45, were fatally injured when the Cessna 172 went down.

Coast Guard Detains 8 People From Boat Off Point Loma

Eight adults aboard the boat were detained on suspicion of being in the country illegally, officials said.

Man Pleads Guilty To Carlsbad DUI Crash That Killed Pedestrian

Jose Manuel Zambrano Cruz faces up to nine years in state prison when he is sentenced for the Sept. 10, 2024, crash.

Teen Charged With Vandalism For Imperial Beach Graffiti, No Hate Crime Charges

Kristoffer Wilheim Von Hassel was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of tagging the residences with "hate symbols and anti-Semitic graffiti."

Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Gaslamp Quarter Shooting

Brian Tyner, 38, shot 46-year-old Antwan Bluthenthal on Aug. 3, 2025.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Second-Degree Murder For Killing Aunt In Chula Vista

Elizabeth Maria Memea, 37, will be sentenced later this year to 15 years to life in state prison.

Suspect Arrested Months After Deadly Jamul Shooting

Larren Daniel, 22, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of murder in the death of Juliez Mosley.

18-Year-Old Arrested In South Bay Antisemitic Vandalism Cases

Deputies increased patrols after hate symbols and antisemitic graffiti were reported at multiple locations.

Father Arrested In Death Of 7-Month-Old Daughter In San Diego

A preliminary investigation indicated the baby girl appeared to have died at the hands of another person, according to police.

4 Rapes Reported At Cal State San Marcos In First Weeks Of Fall Semester

All four incidents occurred in student housing, officials said.

Suspect Arrested Months After Deadly Jamul Shooting

Larren Daniel, 22, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of murder in the death of Juliez Mosley.

18-Year-Old Arrested In South Bay Antisemitic Vandalism Cases

Deputies increased patrols after hate symbols and antisemitic graffiti were reported at multiple locations.

Suspicious Device Found At North County Home Prompts Evacuations

The immediate area was evacuated as a precaution while the Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Unit responded.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In North County

A bystander provided medical aid before the pedestrian was taken to a hospital, where he died a short time later, police said.

2 Arrested After Armed Home Burglary In North County

One of the suspects threatened the residents with a handgun and machete while taking their belongings, according to the sheriff's office.

3 People Seen Fleeing After Vehicle Plunges Into Oceanside Harbor

Witnesses reported seeing three people leave the water and drive away before emergency crews arrived.

Man Stabbed In North County 7-Eleven Parking Lot

No arrests have been made.

South Bay Home Targeted Again With Antisemitic Graffiti

Authorities increased patrols after a home targeted days earlier was vandalized again.

CHP Arrests Rideshare Driver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Passenger

Investigators are seeking additional possible victims.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Carlsbad Pedestrian's Death

Fernando Cruz Saldana, 26, of Escondido, is accused of hitting 45-year-old Vanessa Wheyland with his vehicle.

Motorcyclist Crashes, Suffers Broken Leg In San Diego

The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital to be treated for an open fracture to the right femur.