Drug Trafficking; Random Stabbing Attack: SD County Crime Log

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Transgender Woman Sues County Over Being Jailed With Men

A transgender woman who alleges she was placed in a San Diego jail cell with several men, one of whom beat her, has filed a lawsuit.

1 Person Rescued From Ocean Near Sunset Cliffs

At least one person was rescued from the ocean Friday near Sunset Cliffs.

Police: North County Home-Invasion Victim Shoots, Kills Intruder

A resident grabbed a gun and opened fire on two men taking part in a home-invasion in Oceanside, authorities said.

Police Seek Tips In Vicious, Random East County Stabbing Attack

The victim's face was severely slashed, with one of his ears almost severed, according to the El Cajon Police Department.

Suspect Leads Deputies On Pursuit From Dulzura To Chula Vista

The 45-minute pursuit ended with the motorist's arrest at a South Bay church.

Suspects Who Crashed Into Restaurant Involved In Carjacking: Cops

Four suspects involved in the crash of a stolen vehicle that slammed into a Mexican restaurant in Escondido are in custody Friday.

2 Teenage Pedestrians Injured In Midway-Area Hit-And-Run

Paramedics took the victims to a hospital. One was admitted with life-threatening trauma and the other was treated for injuries, police said.

Judge Declines To Set Aside Death Verdict For Man Who Killed Cop

A judge declined to set aside a jury's death sentence recommendation for a man convicted of shooting two San Diego officers, killing one.

Boy Arrested After Leading Pursuit In Stolen Vehicle: Police

Police reported a male juvenile was taken into custody uninjured and a female passenger was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Overnight Shooting In North County

One person is dead and another was taken to a hospital after shots were fired in Oceanside.

Visitation Ordered In Case For Missing Chula Vista Woman's Kids

The children of May "Maya" Millete and Larry Millete have remained in the care of Larry Millete's parents since his arrest last month.

Ex-Marine Pleads Guilty To Heading Drug Trafficking Operation

Angel Dominguez Ramirez Jr., a resident of Tamaulipas, Mexico, admitted heading a group called El Seguimiento 39, or El Seg. 39.

East County Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Shooting Partner

The victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.

COVID-19 Caused Death Of Jail Inmate: Autopsy

Richard Eshbach, an Oceanside resident, had been in custody at George Bailey Detention Facility since Sept. 17.

Video Released Of Deputy's Non-Fatal Shooting In North County

Deputy Justin Williams, a then-11-month member of the sheriff's department, shot 20-year-old Omar Rojas in front of a home in Vista.

Train Hits Car At Grade Crossing Near Lindbergh Field

The motorist escaped the crash unscathed.

San Diego County Grand Jury Application Period Open

The San Diego Superior Court put out a call for residents to serve on the 2022/23 San Diego County Grand Jury.

Woman Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run In North County: CHP

Kanoelani Kirskey, 24, of Oceanside, is accused of fatally striking 27-year-old Courtney Terese Dyar in Vista.

Dogs Reunited With Owners After House Fire In North County

Oceanside firefighters rescued two dogs from a house that was on fire, authorities said.

Firefighters Find Body In Fire At Abandoned San Diego Building

Crews controlled the blaze within 15 minutes. Afterward, they searched the residence and found a body inside.

Man Wounded In East County Shooting

A shooting in a residential neighborhood in Lemon Grove near Mount Miguel High School left a 29-year-old man wounded.

Ceiling Collapse In Vista Courtroom Causes Partial Evacuation

A portion of the Vista courthouse was evacuated Monday due to a ceiling collapse in one of the courtrooms.

Man Sentenced For Fatal Smuggling Attempt In Drainage Pipe

Leobardo Soto-Toledo guided more than a dozen migrants through an underground drainage pipe at the border, leading to his brother's death.

1 Person Shot In Leg At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

A person was hospitalized after being shot in the leg in the parking lot of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, police said.

Man Who Died Trapped In Vehicle In Encinitas Identified

The San Diego Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of the accident.

Man Injured After Driving Wrong Way On Rancho Bernardo Road

The man was transported to the hospital with a broken leg.

2 People Shot At A Bonita Shopping Center

The suspect was last seen on foot eastbound on Central Avenue from Bonita Road.

Body Found On Right Shoulder Of State Route 78 In Vista

Authorities discovered a body to the side of State Route 78.

San Diego Kidnapping Suspect In Custody After SWAT Standoff

A 45-year-old man was in custody Sunday on suspicion of kidnapping and other charges after a police chase and an hours-long standoff.