Authorities Investigate 'Suspicious Death' Of East County Woman

A woman in Spring Valley was found "unresponsive with signs of trauma to her body," according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

​Sex Offender Breaks Into Home Days After Being Released: Police

Samuel Salas, is a 36-year-old registered sex offender, who is a transient from San Diego, according to the El Cajon Police Department.

Killing Of Teacher Was 'Fit Of Jealousy And Obsession' Prosecutors Say

The accused faces life in prison without parole if convicted of 1st-degree murder, plus lying in wait in a trial that started Monday.

Bodies Found In River; Bank Robbery: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Body Found In Burning Van; Prowlers: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Manslaughter Charge Dismissed Vs. Doctor In County Jail Death

A case was dismissed against a doctor who faced an involuntary manslaughter charge for the death of an inmate at Las Colinas Jail in Santee.

Man Found Guilty Of Sex Offenses With Teen Girl At East County Motel

A registered sex offender who engaged in sex acts with a 16-year-old girl at an El Cajon motel was convicted of four felony sex offenses.

3 Injured In Suspected DUI Crash Into East County Home

A driver and two passengers were injured in a suspected DUI crash in Lakeside, authorities said.

Drug Bust; Deadly Helicopter Crash: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Man Arrested In Fatal East County Shooting

Anthony Jose Gonzales, 26, was arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting 26-year-old Michael Anthony Johnson in Lakeside, authorities said.

Man Arrested For Assault, Theft In East County: Police

The incident happened at the Big 5 Sporting Goods on Fletcher Parkway in El Cajon.

Man Fatally Shot In East County

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in Lakeside.

Authorities Seek To Identify Woman Found Dead Near Creek During Storm

She was found ​unresponsive Jan. 22 in the brush near Forester Creek in Santee, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

School Threat; Wrong-Way Crash; Stabbing: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Sex Offender Pleads Guilty To Sex Acts With Teen At East County Motel

Lawrence Cantrell is one of two registered sex offenders charged with engaging in sex acts with a 16-year-old girl at an El Cajon motel.

Drugs Seized; Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Shoplifter Punches Grocery Store​ Employee In East County: Police

Police said the women stole merchandise from the Aldi grocery store and Walmart on Fletcher Parkway in El Cajon.

Arson Arrest; Drug Busts; Sextortion: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Driving Instructor Pleads Not Guilty To Molesting Young Students

At the time of the purported offenses, Richard Joseph Banks was an instructor with El Cajon-based American Driving School, police said.

SUV Crashes Into Santee Salon

A vehicle crashed into the Fantastic Sams​ on Mission Gorge.

Woman Arrested For Starting Fire At East County Apartment Complex

A woman who is believed to be homeless was arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at an apartment complex in unincorporated El Cajon.

Peeping Tom; Deputy Crash; House Fire: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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San Diego Driving Instructor Accused Of Molesting, Recording Students

Richard "Joseph" Banks ​is accused of sexually assaulting and molesting students, and secretly recording them during lessons, police said.

$15K Reward Offered In Killing Of Navy Sailor In East County

Cornelius Donte Brown​​, 22, was fatally shot in 2021 at his La Mesa apartment. He was an active-duty Navy sailor.

Deputy Crashes Car In Santee After Woman Tries To Escape From Backseat

"The individual in the backseat became aggressive and worked her way out of her seat belt restraint," sheriff's Lt. David Ladieu said.​

Body In Freezer; Tow-Truck Driver Killed: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Murder-Suicide Of Husband & Wife; Bus Stabbing: Santee, SD Crime Log

DUI death of toddler, wife confesses to hitman attempt on husband & more police news this week from San Diego County.

Possible Murder-Suicide Victims Found In Casino Parking Lot

The man and woman were reported missing last week by family members in San Ysidro, officials said.

CHP Kicks Off Maximum Enforcement For New Year's

Designate a sober driver or use ride-share services, if drinking, during holiday festivities.

Cops Witness Fatal Shooting; Cliff Rescue: Santee, SD Co. Police Log

Area couple dies in plane crash, DUI checkpoint arrests, drug-smuggling bust & more police and fire news this week from San Diego County.

Semi Driver Killed In Fiery Crash At I-15 & I-805 Transition

The accident was reported early Friday, CHP officials said.

4 Arrested On Firearms & Narcotics Charges After Search Warrant Served

Assault weapons, handguns, fentanyl & heroin were among the haul, according to the Lakeside office of San Diego Co. Sheriff's Department.

CHP's El Cajon Area Office To Conduct DUI Checkpoint

​"All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on our local roadways by intoxicated or unlicensed drivers."

Grease Spill From Semi Truck Delays Traffic On SR-67 In East County

Traffic was slowed along both directions of SR-67 from Winter Gardens Boulevard to San Vincente Avenue, according to Caltrans.

East County Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Escondido

Craig Arthur Jameson, 62, of La Mesa died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

Woman Walking On SR-125 In Santee Fatally Struck

The woman was walking in the northbound lanes of SR-125 to the westbound SR-52 transition ramp, according to the CHP.

1 Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In Santee

A total of 525 cars passed through the checkpoint, with 35 motorists sent to secondary evaluations, officials said.

Police Standoff; Illegal Fireworks Probe: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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DUI Checkpoint Slated Friday In Santee

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

Vehicle Crashes Into Pole, Causes Power Outage In East County

Hundreds of residents in the Bostonia neighborhood were left without power after a vehicle crashed into a power pole, according to the CHP.