Crime & Safety

Escaped Inmate; Cliff Rescues; Drug Seizures; Cold Case Killing: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Hundreds of firearms were collected during a gun safety event over the weekend in northern San Diego County.
Hundreds of firearms were collected during a gun safety event over the weekend in northern San Diego County. (San Diego County Sheriff's Office)

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

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Jason Jefferson, 52, was legally prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, sheriff's officials said.

Other stories from across the county:

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Reward Raised To $25K In 2016 Oceanside Cold Case Killing

Brandon Keiser, 35, was fatally shot after he returned home from buying a pizza, police said.

Driver Sentenced For Fatal North County DUI Crash

Andrew David Shaw, 46, was found guilty by a Vista jury for causing the fatal crash.

San Diego Coast Guard Intercepts 18 Migrants Near San Clemente Island

The boarding team brought the vessel to compliance without using force, officials said.

Convict Caught Hours After Walking Away From San Diego Reentry Program

Rudy Beltran, 50, was apprehended about seven hours after he escaped from a San Diego reentry facility, authorities said.

Train Fatally Strikes Pedestrian In Encinitas

The victim died at the scene, Lt. Joe Barry said.

Brush Fire Sparks In Ramona Area

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Fugitive Wanted In Louisiana Murder Arrested In Chula Vista

Jayden Jhamar Davis was in custody pending extradition to Louisiana.

San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To Posing As ICE Agent To Bilk Latino Immigrants

Davyd George Brand Jimenez, 55, of San Ysidro, pleaded guilty to federal charges for impersonating an immigration agent.

2 Arrested In $2.8M Drug Seizures At San Diego Border

Officers seized more than 430 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine worth an estimated $2.8 million in two separate busts, officials said.

San Diego Care Facility Owner Sentenced To House Arrest For Elder Abuse

Maria Erolina Delgado, 62, was charged last year by the California Attorney General's Office.

Hundreds Of Firearms Turned In During Gun Take-Back Event In North County

People received $100 gift cards for handguns, rifles and shotguns, and $200 gift cards for assault weapons, sheriff's officials said.

1 Killed In San Diego-Area Desert Traffic Collision

The deadly crash happened in the Shelter Valley area of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, according to the California Highway Patrol.

2 Rescued From Cliffs At Torrey Pines Glider Port

One victim was airlifted off the cliff, while the second victim was brought to safety by a rope system.

Inmate Dies In Custody At Federal Facility In Downtown San Diego

Garcia Jacobo was sentenced in the Southern District of California to a 24-month sentence for importation of methamphetamine.

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