Crime & Safety

Freeway Pursuit; Serial Flasher; Teenage Hitmen; School Threats: 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.

Authorities seized firearms and dugs, uncovered a suspected fraud lab, and arrested a suspect after serving a high-risk search warrant at a Spring Valley home, authorities said.
Authorities seized firearms and dugs, uncovered a suspected fraud lab, and arrested a suspect after serving a high-risk search warrant at a Spring Valley home, authorities said. (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.

Stories near Santee and East County:

DUI Suspected In Deadly Head-On Crash In East County

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The cause of the crash remained under investigation, but authorities said alcohol appears to have been a factor.

Authorities Simulate DUI Crash At East County High School

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"Every 15 Minutes" is a program that shows students the impact drinking and driving has on their friends, families and community.

Deputies Seize Drugs, Guns, Stolen Vehicles In Spring Valley Raid

Because of the high-risk nature of the operation, deputies used a quadruped robot to clear the property before entering the home.

Other stories from across the county:

Wrong-Way Driver Identified In San Diego Freeway Pursuit

The police pursuit shut down a stretch of Interstate 15 in San Diego.

Driver Sought In Deadly San Diego Hit-And-Run

The suspect vehicle was described as a white Mercedes-Benz SUV, possibly a GLS or GLA model, with damage to the passenger-side headlight.

Driver Rescued From Semi-Truck Left Hanging Over Bridge In Oceanside

The driver was trapped inside the tractor portion of the vehicle, which was dangling roughly 70 feet above the ground, officials said.

E-Bike Rider Found With Critical Injuries In Oceanside Roadway

Authorities said it remains unclear whether any other individuals or vehicles were involved.

52 Parking Pay Stations Vandalized In Balboa Park: Police

The suspects spray-painted the machines, shattered their glass screens, and/or placed a sticky substance on the keypads.

Wife Of Slain Cal Fire Captain To Stand Trial For Murder

Yolanda Marodi, 54, is accused of killing her spouse of two years, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca "Becky" Marodi.

Suspected Escondido Serial Flasher Arrested

Hector Santa Maria Toledo, 49, is suspected of flashing the underage victims while seated in a parked car near Orange Glen High School.

Student Accused Of Making Threats At Poway Middle School Detained

It is the policy of the sheriff's office not to release information about minors.

Police Conducting DUI Patrols This Weekend In North San Diego County

Officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Minivan In North County

The driver of the minivan remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, officials said.

Man Dies After Medical Emergency On San Diego Freeway

Any witnesses should contact the CHP.

San Diego Freeway Reopens After Stolen Trailer Police Pursuit Ends In Crash

The suspect crashed the SUV she was driving and overturned the reportedly stolen trailer near Pomerado Road, police said.

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