Man Dies On Dirt Trail; Rollover Crash: Santee, 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.

Man, 66, Dies On Santee Dirt Trail

A 66-year-old man died on a dirt trail near a transient encampment, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said.

Ex-La Mesa Resident Withdraws Guilty Pleas To Sex Abuse Charges

Brian Jeffrey Raymond was arrested in La Mesa in the fall of 2020.

Driver Dies After Vehicle Hits Parked Car In La Mesa

A 20-year-old La Mesa man died after his vehicle struck a parked car and careened into a telephone pole, police said.

Rollover Crash On SR-67 Slows Traffic In East County

A vehicle overturned on state Route 67 near Winter Gardens Boulevard in Lakeside.

Man Pleads Guilty To Murder In Wife's Stabbing At East County Home

Jay Barcelon, 32, was arrested and charged for the April 16, 2021, slaying of 30-year-old Rhona Barcelon at their home in Lemon Grove.

Crews Extinguish San Diego Office Building Fire, No Injuries Reported

San Diego Fire Department firefighters extinguished a blaze in a two-story office building.

Driver Killed In Fiery Crash In Vista

The single-car crash happened in an area near South Santa Fe Avenue and Buena Creek Road, according to the CHP.

Pickup Crashes Into Fire Hydrant In National City

The driver of a pickup was taken to the hospital after crashing into a fire hydrant in National City.

Driver Killed In City Heights Freeway Crash

A 43-year-old motorist was killed in a solo crash on state Route 15 in the City Heights area of San Diego.

Tips Sought In Fatal 2014 Shooting In San Diego's Golden Hill Area

The killer remains unidentified and at large.

Young Couple Who Died In Nestor Murder-Suicide ID'd

Authorities publicly identified a young couple who died last week in a murder-suicide in a Nestor-area apartment.

Man Shot In Leg, Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries In San Diego

Authorities said a 36-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries when was shot in the leg in the Nestor area of San Diego.

Stolen Sheriff's Gear Found During Traffic Stop In San Diego

San Diego Police officers discovered stolen sheriff's department gear inside of a car during a traffic stop in the Paradise Hills area.

3 Victims Of Fatal Mission Beach Traffic Crash ID'd

Intoxication was not believed to have been a factor in the accident, according to Officer Robert Heims of the San Diego Police Department.

Man Stabbed Repeatedly Near San Diego's Mission Bay Park

The victim was taken to a hospital with three stab wounds to the chest, three to the back and one to the left triceps, police said.

Couple Who Died In Mission Beach Traffic Crash ID'd

Authorities have publicly identified a San Diego couple who were fatally injured last weekend in a head-on crash.

2 Teens Who Were Fatally Shot In National City ID'd

Paramedics took the girl and young man to hospitals, where they were pronounced dead.

3 Plead Guilty In Plot To Kidnap, Kill Business Associate In Mexico

All three defendants are slated to be sentenced in February.

1 Killed In Crash On Mission Valley Freeway Connector

The victim died at the scene of the accident.

22 Indicted In Suspected Drug Trafficking At Local San Diego Market

Authorities allege employees at Mike's Market worked with gang members to facilitate drug sales funded by food assistance benefit fraud.

101 Ash Street Probe: Attorneys Debate Ongoing Review Of Info Seized

No criminal charges have been filed since search warrants were served in connection with the acquisition of two downtown high-rises.

Driver Carjacked In Pacific Beach, Police Say

The stolen car was found a few hours later.

Stolen San Diego Dog Reunited With Owner After Alleged Thief Is Arrested

The accused thief was tracked down by detectives and arrested on suspicion of grand theft and other charges, police said.

Suspect Sought in Shooting in Front of 7-Eleven

Authorities sought the public's help in identifying a suspect who allegedly shot a man in the upper thigh.

Woman Shot While Sitting In Car In Barrio Logan

Authorities said a woman wearing a gray hoodie got out of a vehicle and fired several shots at the victim.

4 Stabbed At Halloween Party In San Diego

Several people in their 20s were stabbed at a Halloween party in the Stockton neighborhood of San Diego, police said.

Motorist Who Was Fatally Shot During Confrontation In San Diego ID'd

The fatal gunfire erupted after two men pulled over and approached each other for unknown reasons, authorities said.