Inmate Died Of Drug Overdose After Being Found Unresponsive In Santee Jail: Autopsy

Callen Lines​, 31, was found unresponsive inside her cell at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility, authorities said.

El Cajon Police Drones Aid La Mesa Fire, Find Theft Suspect

A police drone assisted crews battling a commercial blaze, while another drone helped officers find a theft suspect, authorities said.

Suspected DUI Driver Arrested In Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash In East County

Paramedics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.

Trade Guns For Gift Cards At Gun Safety Event In East County

All collected weapons will be destroyed, according to the sheriff's office.

Police Chase; Fatal SWAT Shooting; Teacher Charged: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Video Of Fatal SWAT Shooting In Santee Released

Authorities released video footage of the fatal shooting by deputies of an apparently suicidal ex-convict who allegedly opened fire on them.

Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole For 2003 Murders In East County

Michael James Romero, 49, was found guilty by an El Cajon jury of the Jan. 21, 2003, murders.

Bank Robbery; ICE Arrest; Sex Trafficking Sting: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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CHP To Conduct DUI, Driver's License Checkpoint In San Diego County

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

Brush Fire Halted In Julian Area

The blaze, called the Inspiration Fire, sparked off state Route 79, south of Inspiration Point, according to Cal Fire.

Fatal Beating; Murder-Suicide; SWAT Shooting; Suspicious Package: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Santee To Host 'National Night Out' In August: What To Know

National Night Out​ events aim to promote strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

3 San Diego County Deputies Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect In Santee Standoff

The deputies who fired their weapons have been employed by the sheriff's office for about 15, 11 and 9 years, police said.

Deadly Pileup; House Fire; Illegal Gambling Den; Violent Fight: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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At Least 1 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash In East County

The crash caused one vehicle to roll over in the unincorporated Crest community east of El Cajon.

Police Standoff; Illegal Gambling Den; Undercover Operation: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed In Crash In East County

The impact of the crash caused the rider to be ejected onto the roadway, according to the CHP.

U.S. Coast Guard Halts Immigrant Ship Bound From Mexico

Three illegal immigrants were halted attempting to enter a San Diego beach Saturday.

Child Dies While Riding Scooter In Chula Vista

An 8-year-old boy was fatally injured after being struck while riding an electric scooter.

Eastern San Diego County Fire: Springs Fire Cause Revealed, Evacuation Warnings Remain In Place

The trio of blazes, dubbed the Springs Fire due to their close proximity to one another, still burned across steep and rocky terrain.

Rancho San Diego Fire: Steele Fire Wildfire Perimeter, Map

Evacuation orders were lifted in the blaze that scorched the terrain near a high school.

Bomb Squad Removing Live Ordinance From San Diego Building

The San Diego bomb squad was called to the scene to assist the fire department.

Power Outage Darkens 10K Homes In San Diego County Overnight

San Diego Gas & Electric shared that this area was without power.

Chemical Fire; Vehicular Homicide; Wrong-Way Crash: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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1 Killed In Wrong-Way Suspected DUI Crash In East County

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated and transported to a trauma center.

Man Accused Of Setting Trash Can On Fire At East County Walmart

Ryan Crist, 30, was arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of arson.

Bank Robbery Spree; Fake Rideshare Driver; Stabbing: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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4 Arrested In Assault On Teen At East County Mall

One suspect pointed a gun at the teen's head and appeared to pull the trigger, but the firearm didn't discharge, police said.

Lakeside-Area Wildfire At 90% Containment

The blaze caused no reported structural damage but left four firefighters with minor injuries.

Brush Fires; Juneteenth Shooting; Drug Trafficking Ring: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Crews Works To Contain Wildfire In Lakeside

A total of 720 firefighting personnel were assigned to the blaze Friday.

Wildfire Near El Cajon 75% Contained

The Hawick Fire sparked off the 14000 block of Hawick Drive near El Cajon, according to Cal Fire.

Wildfire Burns Over 800 Acres, Injures 3 In San Diego's East County

The blaze, called the Monte Fire, sparked in the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, according to Cal Fire.

Wildfire Smoke Triggers Smoke Advisory For Parts Of San Diego County

As of Tuesday afternoon, the smoke is blowing to the east toward Alpine, the air district said.

Lakeside Fire Map: See Monte Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas

The blaze broke out Tuesday afternoon in eastern San Diego County.

Brush Fire Burns Hundreds Of Acres, Forces Evacuations In Lakeside

The blaze, called the Monte Fire, sparked in the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, according to Cal Fire.

Inmate Dies At Las Colinas Detention Facility in Santee

The 53-year-old woman had been in custody since Jan. 3 and was facing multiple charges.

Bird Smuggling; Plane Crash; Human Trafficking: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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Bank Robbery; Meth Bust; Stabbings; Fraud Scheme: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Santee Company Owner Charged In Alleged $2M Credit Card Fraud Scheme

Prosecutors allege Hasan Korkmaz, 44, applied for credit card accounts using the personal identifying information of other people.