Crime & Safety

Fugitive Suspect; High-Speed Pursuit; Road Chase; Shooting Deaths: 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.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Roberto Jacinto Diego, 47, of Chula Vista.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Roberto Jacinto Diego, 47, of Chula Vista. (Chula Vista Police Department)

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

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The road chase passed through Lakeside into Santee and then San Diego.

84 Citations Issued During Traffic Enforcement Operation In Santee

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Deputies targeted areas with high collision rates and locations with ongoing complaints related to traffic violations throughout the city.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck On I-8 In El Cajon

The 21-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Other stories from across the county:

San Diego Man Traveled To Virginia To Have Sex With 15-Year-Old Girl: FBI

A San Diego man who planned to have sex with a teen girl was arrested by FBI agents at a mall in Virginia, according to court records.

Man And Woman Plead Not Guilty In Couple's Shooting Deaths In Grant Hill

Ramses "Rex" Morales, 21, and his girlfriend, 25-year-old Princess Garcia Perez, were arrested at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

San Diego Police Shoot Auto-Theft Suspect Following Pursuit, Car Crash

The pursuit went from the Lincoln Park district of San Diego to the La Presa community.

Suspect In 1975 North Park Slaying Jailed In Indiana

Johnnie Salisbury of Syracuse, Indiana, was taken into custody Wednesday for allegedly killing 34-year-old Edmund LaFave, police said.

Former Elementary School Janitor Jailed For Alleged Child Sex Abuse

Edward Damean Puga, 23, was arrested by San Diego Police Department detectives.

Ebony Alert Canceled: At-Risk Girl Last Seen In Riverside County Found

The Ebony Alert that was in effect in San Diego and four other counties was canceled after a missing girl was found.

Suspect Wanted In Deadly Shooting Outside South Bay Bar

Investigators believe Roberto Jacinto Diego, 47, of Chula Vista may have crossed the border into Mexico.

2 Robbery Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Across San Diego County

The pursuit went throughout much of the county and lasted for about 47 minutes, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Man Wounded In Oceanside Shooting

The 20-year-old man was found in front of Oceanside High School, where he had driven after being shot, police said.

At Least One Dead In I-5 Crash Near Camp Pendleton

At least one person was killed in the crash on Saturday.

Man Stabbed At Midway District Hotel, Bike-Riding Suspect At Large

A man was stabbed at a Midway District hotel on Saturday morning.

Boy, 6, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver While Riding Bike: SDPD

A 6-year-old boy was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike Saturday afternoon.

Robbery Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit

The suspects led police on a chase through much of San Diego County.

Coast Guard Captures Migrants Off SoCal Coast

The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a boat carrying migrants off the Southern California coast over the weekend.

Drunk Driver Grabbed Deputy's Gun While Attempting To Flee: SDSO

The driver led deputies on a chase before trying to flee on foot, according to authorities.

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