Crime & Safety

Rape Arrest; Police Chase; Fiery Crash: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

SANTEE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

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A Mount Miguel High School student suspected of raping a 15-year-old girl at the Spring Valley campus turned himself in to authorities.

Videos, Other Evidence Released In 2019 Las Colinas Jail Death Case

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Elisa Serna died shortly after she collapsed in her cell in the jail's medical observation unit, days after she was booked into the jail.

Victims Of 3 San Diego Area Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities Identified

The fatal crashes happened in Pine Valley, Oceanside and Spring Valley.

Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Serious Injury Crash In East County

The driver fled eastbound on West Washington Avenue in El Cajon, police said.

Speeding Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash With Truck In East County: CHP

Both vehicles became engulfed with flames because of the crash, according to the CHP.

Woman Fatally Shot During East County Break-In; Suspect Found Dead

Law enforcement later found the suspect dead in Orange County, authorities said.

Other stories from across the county:

Motorist Seriously Injured In Crash In Rancho Penasquitos

The driver was taken by ambulance to a hospital.

Man Sexually Assaults Girl After Sneaking Into San Diego Home: Police

The man entered the home through an open door and attacked a girl who was sleeping, police said.

Man Charged In Alleged Scam Of Carlsbad Senior Citizen

"If you think you may have been scammed, report it immediately," said San Diego U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath in a statement.

Alcohol Sold To Minor At San Marcos Liquor Store

The penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor is a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service, authorities said.

Camp Pendleton Marine Gets Over 13 Years For Boy's Death In DUI Crash

Edward Minot, 21, was arrested last summer for the crash that killed Santiago Gaspar and injured two others in the vehicle.

Man Pleads Guilty To North County DUI Crash That Killed 3

The crash killed a woman and her two adult daughters and injured three of their other relatives.

Second SVP Recommended For Release To Same Home In San Diego County

Officials have proposed placing a man designated as a sexually violent predator into a supervised home in Jacumba Hot Springs.

Brush Fire Sparks Near SR-76 In North County

The blaze sparked in the area of Pankey Road and state Route 76 in Fallbrook, officials said.

Carjacking Suspect Shoots Himself On I-15 Amid Police Chase

Officers found the driver and only occupant of the stolen car dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Oceanside

The deadly crash happened in the area of Mission Avenue and Ocean Pointe, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

3 Pedestrians Struck, 1 Killed, By Car In Oceanside

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

Sinkhole Opens On SR-54, Prompts Closure

The westbound SR-54 connector to northbound and southbound I-805 was closed, according to Caltrans.

Teen Shot In North County

The boy was shot as he was walking near a Vista intersection, officials said.

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