Fatal Fight; Rollover Crash; Sex Abuse: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Mother, Children Injured in Rollover Crash In East County

The mother and her children, ages 2 and 6, were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.

Ex-Christian Youth Theater Employee Sentenced For Sex Abuse Charge

A former employee of El-Cajon based Christian Youth Theater pleaded guilty to sexually abusing an underage student in the program.

Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting Brother In East County

A man who shot his brother to death at a Lakeside trailer park was sentenced this week to 28 years to life in state prison.

Man Killed, Woman Seriously Injured In East County Crash

The driver lost control of the truck she was driving and crashed into a power pole and a brick wall, according to El Cajon police.

Most Wanted Fugitive; Sideshow Tricks: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Body Found; Shootings; Wildfire: 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 Fatal DUI Crash Into Building In East County

Daniel Joseph Corona, 62, pleaded guilty earlier this year to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and other charges.

Wrapped Body Found; East County Shooting: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Fire At Office Depot In East County Causes Over $1M In Damage

The blaze at the Office Depot in La Mesa prompted evacuations and caused more than an estimated $1 million in damage​.

Woman Killed, Husband Arrested In East County Shooting

The couple's nine children, who range in age from 2 to 17, were at home at the time of the shooting, police said.

Man Found Dead After East County House Fire And SWAT Standoff

A man who holed up in a home following a fire that damaged the residence was found dead following an hours-long standoff.

Plane Crash; Deadly Shooting; House Fire: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Plane Crashes In El Cajon; Pilot Injured But Expected To Survive

A man flying a Cessna 195 attempted an emergency landing on Interstate 8 near Greenfield Drive​, according to the CHP.

Judge Rules For New Trial On Damage Amount In SD Wrongful Death Case

Lucky Phounsy, 32, died following his April 13, 2015, arrest in Santee.

Predawn Fire Badly Damages East County Home

The fire caused an estimated $200,000 worth of property damage, officials said.

Man Killed In East County Shooting

A fight between two men in a commercial district near Helix High School escalated into a shooting that left one of them dead.

Dog Stolen; Burglars​ Steal Nearly $10K: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Burglars​ Steal Nearly $10K In Cash, Property From East County Home

Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the masked suspects.

​Ex-East County Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Counts

Gerald Lopez, 54, who taught English and coached sports at Granite Hills High School, was arrested last week by El Cajon police.

San Diego County Man Blamed In 2 Fentanyl Deaths Near Temecula

Christopher Koppa was arrested in El Cajon and booked on suspicion of murder in the two Southwest Riverside County deaths.

Authorities ID Man Found Dead In Pond In San Diego's East County

"For now, the case is still suspicious in nature but no indication of foul play as of yet," sheriff's Lt. Chris Steffen​ told Patch.

​4 Hospitalized After Suspected DUI Crash In East County

One passenger was severely hurt and three others were injured in a felony DUI crash in Lakeside, authorities said.

Body Found In Pond; Animal Cruelty Case: 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 Teen Sentenced Following Assault, Hate Crime Convictions

The Lakeside teen was convicted for an attack on a woman that led to an allegedly racially-motivated stabbing of the victim's daughter.

Suspect Jailed In East County Trolley Stabbing

Joshua Lee Martinez, 32, of El Cajon was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of attempted murder.

Ex-East County Teacher Arrested After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Police arrested a former Granite Hills High School teacher on felony and misdemeanor charges, Grossmont Union High School District said.

National Night Out Event Slated Tuesday In Santee

Sheriff's stations and substations have scheduled family-friendly community events across San Diego County to take a stand against crime.

Body Found In Pond In San Diego's East County

The body of an unidentified man was found in a pond in Lakeside.

Shed And House Fire Extinguished In San Diego's East County

One person was displaced but no one was injured in the fire in Spring Valley.

Hit-And-Run; Meth Bust; Plane Crash: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Woman Killed In DUI Hit-And-Run Crash In East County: Police

Police arrested the driver and he was booked into the San Diego County Jail on multiple charges.

Animal Cruelty Case; Fentanyl Bust: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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

Meth Seizure; Brush Fire; Crashes: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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

Las Colinas Jail Inmate Succumbs To Medical Emergency, Dies

Vianna Granillo, 25, died in a hospital of unknown causes, authorities reported.

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations, Threatens Homes In East County

Deputies evacuated residents in the area of Sycuan Oaks Drive.

Car Crashes; Sexually Violent Predator: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Self-Storage Burglaries; Seized Yacht: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Brush Fire Sparks Behind Santee Walmart

Smoke was visible in the area.

Felon Arrested For Series Of East County Self-Storage Burglaries

Authorities recovered firearms, brass knuckles, illegal batons, a firearm silencer and over 45 grams of meth, the sheriff's department said.