Santee Sheriff's Station To Host 'Coffee With The Community'

"Members of the community should feel comfortable bringing problems related to safety and security to our staff."

DUI Checkpoint Planned In Santee

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

$239M In Cocaine; Double-Fatal Shooting: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Third Suspect Jailed In Double-Fatal East County Shooting

Orsbuin Romolo Young, 19, was arrested on suspicion of murder for allegedly taking part in the killings, police said.

Stabbing Death Sentence; Horses Abandoned: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Man Sentenced Nearly 18 Years For Man's Stabbing Death In El Cajon

Daniel Perez, 32, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and other charges stemming from the Aug. 22, 2021, stabbing.

East County Man Shot 16 Times By Deputies Sues San Diego County

The lawsuit filed in San Diego federal court alleges Erik Talavera was in the process of surrendering when two deputies shot him.

Man Shot, Teen Stabbed During Fight In East County

A male juvenile was arrested and booked into juvenile hall for the stabbing, officials said. The suspect of the shooting was still at large.

Attempted Kidnapping; Sexual Assault: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Woman Arrested After Kidnapping Attempt At Santee Town Center

Isela Ortega, 31, tried to take the child from a shopping cart at Santee Town Center, authorities said.

Parolee Sexually Assaults Woman At El Cajon Transit Center: Police

The woman said the suspect held her against her will, kissed her, groped her, and sexually assaulted her, police said.

Suspects Jailed In Double-Fatal Shooting At East County House Party

The suspected gang-related shooting fatally wounded two teenagers last month at a house party in El Cajon.

Cops Detain 9 Suspected Car Thieves, 5 Vehicles Recovered In El Cajon

​Five stolen vehicles were found and nine people were arrested in the first two weeks of November, police said.

$8M Fentanyl Bust; Haunting Halloween Cold Case: Santee & SD Crime Log

DNA leads to murderer's acquittal after 40 years, 14-year-old shot outside house party & more police news this week from San Diego County.

$10M In Drugs Seized; Deadly House Party: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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2 Teens Killed At 'Loud House Party' In East County

Paramedics rushed both victims to a trauma center, where they died from gunshot wounds, police said.

Cave Rescue; Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Man Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In East County ID'd

Michael Ray Wooten, 54, died at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.​

10 Stolen Vehicle Suspects Arrested In 1 Week In El Cajon

The El Cajon Police Department recently started using an automated license plate reading system that uses cameras to send real-time alerts.

​Elderly Woman Killed In Santee House Fire ID'd

Donna Mathews, 80, died of smoke inhalation, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.​

1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Head-On Crash In East County

The two-vehicle crash happened on Wildcat Canyon Road​ in Lakeside, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Body Found; Crashes; SWAT Standoffs: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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​Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In El Cajon

The 28-year-old woman​ was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital, where she later died. ​

Deadly House Fire; Ghost Gun; Standoff: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Elderly Woman Killed In Santee House Fire

When deputies and firefighters arrived, a resident standing outside told them that his 80-year-old wife was still inside their home.

Stabbing Death; Ghost Gun; Burglary Spree: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Pilot Escapes Injury In Hard Landing At Gillespie Field

The light aircraft collapsed during a landing at Gillespie Field, authorities reported.

Border Killing; Lewd Act; Shooting: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Homeless Parolee Jailed For Alleged Lewd Act In Front Of Teenage Girl

Luther James Burden, 76, is accused of exposing himself and masturbating before fleeing in El Cajon, according to police.

Transient Attacks Jogger; Vehicle Theft: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Vehicle Theft In El Cajon

A 48-year-old homeless felon was arrested on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and carrying methamphetamine.

Convicted Sex Offender Robs Elderly Jogger In East County: Police

Ian Farmer, 41, a transient from San Diego, was booked into jail on suspicion of robbery, elder abuse and parole violation.

Police Pursuit; Laced Letter; Plane Crash: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Carjacking Suspect Arrested By Police After East County Pursuit

A carjacking suspect on parole was taken into custody after a brief pursuit and standoff on an outbuilding's roof, police said.

Woman Accused Of Sending Drug-Soaked Letter To Inmate Arrested

A woman was booked into Las Colinas in Santee on suspicion of sending a drug-laced letter to a San Diego County jail.

Small Aircraft Hits Fence During Emergency Landing In East County

A student pilot and instructor were the only reported passengers aboard the Bellanca Citabria 7ECA, officials said.

Burglaries; Checkpoints; Train Collisions: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Judge Orders County To Turn Over In-Custody Death Records In Jail Suit

Records regarding in-custody deaths must be turned over to attorneys representing the family of a woman who died at the Las Colinas jail.

2 Drivers Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In Santee

The checkpoint was held in the 9200 block of Carlton Hills Boulevard, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department​.

Arson Fires; DUI Arrests; Fatal I-8 Crash: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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