Attempted Kidnapping; Drug Seizures; Police Pursuit; Smuggling Spree: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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

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Man Accused Of Illegal Firearms Manufacturing In East County

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

Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Off Prescription Medications Near Santee

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Body Found; Drowning; Cane Attack; Officer-Involved Shooting: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Santee Business Owner Arrested On Suspicion Of Firing Gun, Threatening Deputies

Detectives recovered a 9mm handgun and multiple shell casings from the business, officials said.

Brush Fires; Child Abuse Arrests; Crashes; Deputy-Involved Shooting: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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East County Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Toddler's Death

Stacey Lee Snow, 54, is also facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the child's mother.

3 Arrested In Spring Valley Child Abuse, Drug Investigation

During the search, investigators found cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia throughout the home, authorities said.

Drowning; Border Drug Bust; Murder-Suicide; Stolen Car Pursuit: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Suspect Sought After 2 Juveniles Wounded In Spring Valley Shooting

The suspect fired a 9mm handgun about four times into a crowd at an apartment complex, officials said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck After Entering Traffic In East County

Authorities said the pedestrian crossed into the eastbound lanes in low-light conditions for reasons still under investigation.

Crews Halt Brush Fire In Santee

Authorities advised the public to avoid the area.

Santee Bomb Squad Responds To Suspicious Backpack Sheriff's Station

A suspicious backpack led to a full evacuation of the Sheriff's Station in Santee on Friday.

Fentanyl Crackdown; Gang-Linked Drug Bust; Missing Hiker Found Dead: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Minor On E-Motorcycle Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash In Santee

Paramedics responded to the scene and took the victim to a hospital.

Missing Hiker Found Dead In East San Diego County

The 40-year-old man was reported missing Sunday by his family after he failed to return home from a hike on El Cajon Mountain.

Deadly Shooting; Multiple Stabbings; Sex Crimes; Wild House Party: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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1 Of 2 Men Convicted In El Cajon Killing Sentenced To Life Without Parole

Davarold Jucynn Zeno, 25, was found guilty by an El Cajon jury of first-degree murder.

Ex-Christian Youth Theater Employee Pleads Guilty To Sex Crime With Teen

David Hott, 39, is one of several ex-employees of the program who has been accused in either criminal or civil proceedings of sexual abuse.

2 Men, Juvenile Arrested In East County Transit Center Robbery

The arrests stem from an Oct. 12, 2025, robbery at the Massachusetts Avenue Transit Center in Lemon Grove.

Shooting Victim Dies At East County Fire Station: Sheriff's Office

Emergency personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the man died at the station, officials said.

Multi-City Pursuit; Ghost Gun; School Bus Crash; Smoke Shop Raids: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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3 Arrested, 14 Cited During DUI Checkpoint In Santee

Sheriff's officials said 905 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.

Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint In Santee Nets 3 DUI Arrests

Three people were arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Church Stabbing; Liquid Meth Seizure; Starvation Death Conviction: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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El Cajon Church Bishop Jailed On Embezzlement Charges

The regional law enforcement agency released no details on the circumstances that led to the allegations.

Ex-La Mesa Math Teacher Sentenced For Sex Crime Involving Underage Student

Michael Davis, 35, who taught at The Learning Choice Academy in La Mesa, was arrested last year.

Man Injured After Pursuit In Stolen Jeep Ends In Crash In East County

Jesus Tizoc-Ocon, 18, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

DUI Checkpoint Set For This Weekend In Santee

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Suspected DUI Crash With Truck In Santee

A bystander and deputies provided first aid and applied a tourniquet to the rider to control bleeding.

Deadly Shootout; Double Slaying; House Party Assault; SWAT Standoff: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Reported Threat Prompts Lockdown At East County High School

Deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station responded and remained on campus as detectives investigated.

Bystander Steps In Amid Attack On 2 Women In East County

Andres Sandoval​, 47, was arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes, authorities said.

DUI Checkpoint Scheduled In San Diego's East County

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Deputy-Involved Shooting; Deadly Stabbing; Drug Trafficking Sentence: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Armed Man Arrested After Stealing Horse, Prompting Standoff: Sheriff's Office

Due to the high-risk nature of the operation, the sheriff's Special Enforcement Detail and Crisis Negotiations Team responded to the scene.

Freeway Pursuit; Serial Flasher; Teenage Hitmen; School Threats: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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DUI Suspected In Deadly Head-On Crash In East County

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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