Gunman Sought; Attempted Sex Trafficking: Santee, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Man Sentenced For Attempted Sex Trafficking Of Teenage Girl

Keenon Green, 35, was arrested at a park in Santee.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Crash That Killed East County Motorcyclist

Sarah Meland, 51, was charged in the Feb. 13 crash that killed 67-year-old El Cajon resident Dane Terry.

Driver Killed In Crash Off SR-67 Transition Ramp In East County

The driver veered to the right and off the roadway, hit an advisory sign, and crashed into a tree, CHP Officer Jared Grieshaber said.

Cockfighting; Fatal Fall; Sex Crimes: Santee, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Sex Crimes Against 3 Girls: Man Living In East County Sentenced

John Michael Blake, 43, accepted a plea deal Monday.

East County Company & Owners Sentenced For Selling Fake COVID Cleaner

The defendants admitted selling over $800,000 worth of the products.

165 Firearms Seized; Inmate Death: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Sheriff's Department Investigating Death Of Inmate At Las Colinas

Roselee Bartolacci, 32, died at the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility in Santee, according to the Sheriff's Department.

Groping Arrest; Cold Case Solved: Santee, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Woman Fatally Struck In Hit-And-Run Crash In East County

The 40-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man Arrested For Groping ​Schoolgirl In Santee: Sheriff

Jose Ruvalcaba was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of a lewd and lascivious act on a child under 14 years old with force.

Car-Vandalism Spree; Fatal Crashes: Santee, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

East County Man Killed In I-8 Crash

Jared Martineau, 29, of Lakeside suffered fatal injuries in a collision on Interstate 8 in the Flinn Springs area.

Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East County

The man, who was about 70 to 80 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene, El Cajon police Lt. Darrin Forster said.

Shooting Near Ball Game; Violent Crimes: Santee, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Bank Robberies; Woman Dies In Custody: Santee, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

2 Officers Hurt In High-Speed Chase That Started In East County

A Mercedes-Benz ran a red light near La Mesa and entered state Route 125 in the wrong direction, according to police.

Trial Ordered For Sex Offenders Accused Of Sex Acts With Teen

Lawrence Cantrell, 34, and Michael Inman, 70, were arrested in March for alleged sex acts with the minor at an East County motel.

Investigation Launches After Woman Dies In Custody At Las Colinas

A 63-year-old woman died while in custody at the Las Colinas Detention Facility in Santee.

2 Officers Injured In High-Speed Chase That Started In East County

The pursuit began when the driver of a Mercedes-Benz ran a red light in La Mesa.

Men Sought In Fatal East County Shooting

Daniel Ethridge, 34, and Ronald Shazun Perry, 32, are considered armed and dangerous, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said.

Hiker Dies From Heat Exhaustion On El Capitan Trail In East County

Fire agencies from Barona, Lakeside, Santee and Cal Fire responded to the medical emergency call.

Man Shot By Deputy In Spring Valley After Short Standoff

After threatening his roommates, the individual used a metal bedframe to charge at deputies, according to authorities.

SD Coroner ID's San Ysidro Shooting Victim

A young man who was fatally shot last week at the Mexico border was identified Wednesday.

San Diego Man Convicted After 'Disability Related Slurs' At 7-Eleven

"The jury got it right. Verbally assaulting a person because of their disability is the definition of a hate crime" : San Diego's City Atty.

DUI Suspect Arrested After Crash Into Santee Power Pole

The wreck knocked out power to area residents, officials said.

​Woman Arrested For Alleged DUI, Driving On Wrong Side Of Santee Road

Officers from several different agencies were dispatched to stop the woman from driving on down the wrong side of State Route 125.

San Diego Cold-Case: Suspect Arrested In Normal Heights Triple Slaying

A 44-year-old man was booked into jail Wednesday in a 2000 case that left three dead, including a toddler.

Man Found Fatally Wounded Inside A Vehicle In Lemon Grove

The 39-year-old suffered gunshot wounds to his leg and torso, officials said.

Motorcyclist, Driver Suffer Serious Injuries In Lakeside

The agency said neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to be a factor in the crash that sent two to the hospital.

Authorities Seek Public Help In Halting Vehicle Burglaries

Since October 2021, the two suspects​ have targeted vehicles parked at large events, such as funeral services and youth sporting events.

Expired Motorcycle Tag In East County Leads To Suspect's Drug Arrest

After finding the motorcycle he was riding was declared stolen, officials said a search warrant turned up meth & fentanyl at the man's home.

East County Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest For Weapons, Drugs

A routine traffic stop in Lakeside led to a 37-year-old East County man being arrested on narcotic and other felony charges, police said.

Hunt On For Woman Who Walked Away From San Diego Corrections Program

The monitoring device for Cynthia Baker, 31, triggered alert after she went missing from Custody to Community Transitional Reentry Program.

1 Charged In Massive San Diego County Meth Bust

Authorities say a 24-year-old man was caught at the border trying to smuggle 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine and 53 pounds of fentanyl.

San Diego Jury Convicts Man of Attempted Trafficking of Teenage Girl

Keenon Green, 35, was arrested last year at a park in Santee where he planned to meet the teen.

Spring Valley Woman Sentenced In Fatal Boyfriend Stabbing

Anielka Arbizu—found guilty of stabbing her boyfriend to death in 2020—asks herself why she did it "every day."

1 Person Seriously Injured In East County Crash

The two-vehicle collision was at a Santee intersection, officials said.

Fatal Trolley Crash; Shooting Arrests: Santee, SD County Crime Log

Stick-up suspect sought, stolen-property viewing planned, sidewalk vendor crackdown & more police news this week from San Diego County.