Man Using Walker Fatally Struck In Hit-And-Run Crash In East County

Authorities found vehicle parts at the scene of the crash and identified the dark-colored SUV as a 2018-2024 Chevy Traverse.

Double-Fatal Shooting; Bomb Threat: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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4th Suspect Arrested In 2023 East County Homicide

Daniel Ethridge​, 44, was arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota, on suspicion of theft charges and a warrant for the homicide, officials said.

Car Crashes Through Condo, Hits Sleeping Couple In San Diego County

A man and a woman were inside the home and struck by the vehicle while sleeping in bed.

Fatal Fall; Pickpocket Spree: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Man Attacks Store Worker With Knife In Santee: Sheriff's Office

During the quarrel, the man pulled out the small knife and stabbed the worker, then fled, Lt. David Chandroo said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In East County

The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Law Enforcement Assures Safety Of Santee Voters on Election Day

In a statement released Wednesday evening, the sheriff's office said voter safety is the top priority of law enforcement on Election Day.

Man Stabbed To Death After Crash At East County Mobile Home Park

The driver of the vehicle was found unresponsive with a stab wound and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Bank Robbery; Police Chase; School Threat: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Student Accused Of Bringing Replica Gun To School, Making Threats

Deputies as well as sheriff's explosives detection K-9s searched the campus and found a replica BB gun, according to the sheriff's office.

Ex-Teacher Convicted; Marine Killed: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Ex-High School Teacher Convicted Of Sex Charges Involving Student

Gerald Lopez, 56, who taught English and coached sports at an East County school, was arrested in 2022 by El Cajon police.

East County Stabbing Victim Dies In Hospital: Police

The suspect and victim were both homeless and recently met, police said.

Where To Dispose Of Expired, Unused Drugs Near Santee

On Oct. 26, hundreds of locations across the state are offering no-questions-asked service for safely disposing of medications.

Drug Operation; SWAT Standoff: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Escaped Inmate; Misplaced Remains: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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State Bar Seizes Law Office Of Woman Accused Of Posing As Attorney

The El Cajon woman was pretending to be an immigration and family law attorney, authorities said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle On SR-94 In East County

The man was standing on the freeway, according to the CHP.

Drug Busts; Sex Crimes Sentence: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Man Fatally Shot In East County Identified

The Lemon Grove resident was pronounced dead at the scene, Lt. Michael Krugh said.

Buried Body; Severed Thumb; Hit-And-Runs: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Man Shot And Killed In San Diego's East County

No arrests have been made.

Pellet-Gun Assaults; School Threats: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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East County Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting His Mother

Prosecutors say Chase Folkes, 57, shot his mother in the head after she hid her debit card from him, which he wanted to use to buy alcohol.

2 Drivers Arrested At East County DUI Checkpoint

A total of 257 vehicles went through the checkpoint.

Authorities Search For Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run East County Crash

​The victim was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital where he later died, the CHP said.

Man Fatally Shot In San Diego's East County

Joshua Gonzalez, 27, of Lemon Grove was expected to be booked on suspicion of murder.

Fatal Fall; Wild Crash Video: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Police Pursuits; Violent Armed Robbery: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In San Diego's East County

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

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

A woman was heading east on the westbound side of I-8 when her car crashed into a truck, just west of El Cajon Boulevard in El Cajon.

2 Dead, 1 Injured In East County Crash

Responding firefighters confirmed that two people were dead and another was taken by ambulance to a hospital.

Brush Fire Briefly Threatens Homes In Santee

Resources from neighboring East County fire departments, Cal Fire and the city of San Diego were working to contain the flames.

Baseball Bat Attacks; Meth Seizures: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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Appeals Court Reduces Conviction To 2nd-Degree Murder For Stabbing

Gustavo Rojas Salgado, 29, was convicted by an El Cajon jury for the killing of 33-year-old Victor Saul Garcia Jr.

Man Shot In East County Restaurant Parking Lot

Deputies found a 24-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds in Lakeside, authorities said.

Gunman In 2001 Santana High School Shooting Up For Parole

Charles "Andy" Williams killed two students and wounded 13 others when he opened fire at the Santee school on March 5, 2001​.

Hit-And-Run; Stabbings; Weapons Arrest: Santee, SD 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."