Hiker's Body Found; Trafficking Crackdown: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Stories near Santee and East County:

Body Found In Transient Camp In Lakeside

A woman was found dead in a makeshift encampment near El Capitan High School.

Missing Hiker's Body Found Near El Cajon Mountain Trail In Lakeside

The body of the 34-year-old man was discovered near one of the hiking trails at the East County landmark.

Other stories from across the county:

Possibly Armed Person Prompts Business Closures In Carlsbad

The person was believed to have a weapon.

Man Sentenced For 2019 Logan Heights Hit-And-Run Death

Gustavo Reyes, 42, was found guilty by a San Diego jury of hit-and-run causing death for striking 52-year-old Maria Estrada Romero.

Accused Cartel Enforcer Extradited To SD On Drug Trafficking Charges

Herrera Pardo, who is also known by the moniker El Caiman, was arrested in Mexico.

Boy On Bike Hit By Vehicle In Logan Heights

The 10-year-old boy suffered minor injuries and was taken to Rady Children's Hospital.

San Diego Sailor Arrested On Espionage-Related Charges

Jinchao Wei, 22, also known as Patrick Wei, who was assigned as a machinist's mate on the USS Essex, was arrested at Naval Base San Diego.

2 Arrested In Connection With Homeless Woman's Murder

Both suspects were booked into the county jail on suspicion of killing a 68-year-old homeless woman with a pellet gun, police said.

Man Accused Of Assaulting Parents, Neighbor, Dog In Vista

Barry James Knowlton, 49, was booked on suspicion of two counts each of attempted murder and elder abuse, among other charges.

Over 90% Of Juvenile Arrestees Admit To Vaping, SANDAG Report Finds

"The results in this report are concerning because we continue to see high levels of substance use among juvenile arrestees."

5 Displaced After Valencia Park House Fire

The American Red Cross was called in to help the people who live in the house, all adults, arrange for emergency shelter.

Man Convicted Of Murder, Arson In Escondido Stabbing, House Fire

Jose Trinidad Romero, 35, was found guilty by a Vista jury of killing 50-year-old Procopio Blanco Cervantes.

Police Kill Gunman Who Killed Police Dog In Clairemont

The dog, named Sir, was taken to a veterinary hospital in serious condition and later died.

Man Fatally Stabbed On Chollas View Freeway Onramp

The victim appeared to be a transient, authorities said.

Lawsuit Alleges Hostile Work Environment For SDUSD Police Officers

Nine officers are currently represented in the case.

1 Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In San Diego

A passenger in a Honda Civic was killed after being ejected during a two-vehicle collision in the Bay Terraces neighborhood.

Scooter Rider Injured In East Village Vehicle Collision

The woman sustained serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to a hospital.

Brush Fire Prompts I-15 Closure In San Diego's North County

The blaze, called the Windsong Fire, sparked just west of Interstate 15 in the Deer Springs area, north of Escondido, according to Cal Fire.

Human Trafficking Crackdown Nets Arrests, Offers Help For Victims

The 15 victims identified and located during the operation were referred for support services, according to the FBI.

Additional Suspect In August 2022 Killing Arrested

A 26-year old woman has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal shooting in Lincoln Park nearly one year ago, police said.

Woman Sentenced For Boyfriend's Stabbing Death In Escondido

Shelley Reaves, 54, pleaded guilty to a second-degree murder count and an allegation of using a knife.

Wrongful Death Suit Filed In Former Hospital Patient's Death

Alberto Estrada Herrera Jr. was admitted to the hospital for abdominal pain and was later found to be suffering from acute pancreatitis.

Police Investigate Death Of Girl In Mission Bay Water-Scooter Crash

"Tragically, despite the best efforts of emergency responders and medical personnel, she died of her injuries."

Autopsy: Vista Jail Inmate Died Of Drug Overdose

Eddie Faulkner, 53, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his single-occupancy cell at Vista Detention Facility.

Man Fatally Shot In Chollas Creek-Area Neighborhood

Investigators determined that there were other people in the area at the time of the homicide.

Man Who Was Fatally Struck By Vehicle On I-805 Ramp ID'd

Richard Rollo, 61, of San Diego died at the scene of the accident.

Second Suspect Arrested In Redwood Village Killing

Peter Santiago, 29, was booked into jail in connection with the July 22 killing of Stephen Toney, according to San Diego police.