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Toddler Critically Injured; Drug Arrests: 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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Darius Watts, 24, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for the July 27, 2022, death of Niurca Rios.

3-Year-Old Critically Injured In Suspected DUI Crash In SD County

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Ayneisha Bryant Frazier, 26, was booked into Las Colinas in Santee on suspicion of child endangerment and driving under the influence.

Other stories from across the county:

Navy Sailor Killed In San Diego Rollover Crash

The active-duty service member was stationed at Naval Air Station North Island.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Clairemont Mesa East Crash

The motorcyclist laid down the motorcycle on her right leg and suffered a fracture to her right femur, an official said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Car In North County

The motorcyclist was taken to Tri-City Medical Center where he died from his injuries, Sgt. Eric Cottrell said.

Suspect Sought In Oceanside Riverbed Murder

Aarin "Angel" Sorenson, 49, is accused of being involved in the killing of 37-year-old Jacob Sanders, according to police.

2 Prisoners From San Diego County Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Inmate

John Patch, 30, and Zachary Harris, 36, both from San Diego County, are accused of fatally stabbing Scott Cook, 49, officials said.

Stabbing Leaves Man Gravely Wounded In San Diego

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening trauma.

Victim Of Fatal E-Bike Crash In Oceanside ID'd

An Oceanside man died last week from complications of injuries he suffered a month ago in a predawn e-bike crash.

Man Who Apparently Shot Himself Found At Sunset Cliffs Park

The body of a man who apparently shot himself was found at Sunset Cliffs Park, according to reports from the U.S. Border Patrol.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Hit-And-Run In Oceanside Cyclist's Death

Christian Joshua Howard, 26, is accused of hitting 51-year-old Tracey Gross with his vehicle while she was riding her bicycle.

Man Sentenced For Grabbing Boy In Ocean Beach

Christopher Higginbotham, 39, pleaded guilty to a felony false imprisonment count for picking an 8-year-old boy up on March 22.

Deputies Involved in Non-Fatal Bonsall Shooting Identified

Two sheriff's deputies shot a man when he allegedly refused to drop a pellet pistol and a knife he was wielding during a confrontation.

Encampment Fire In Vacant Lot Damages San Diego Apartment Complex

Two adults and five pets were displaced and assisted by the Red Cross, according to an online incident report.

Man Who Apparently Shot Himself Found On University Grounds

The body of a man who apparently shot himself was found at Point Loma Nazarene University, according to reports from the Border Patrol.

Tips Sought: Armed Man Robs San Diego Gas Station

The robber pointed a black semi-automatic handgun at the clerk and demanded money, according to San Diego County Crime Stoppers.

Man Killed In Rollover Crash On SR-163 In San Diego

"The force of the crash caused the Nissan to overturn, ejecting the driver," CHP Officer Salvador Castro said.

2 Displaced By House Fire In Oceanside

Firefighters quickly evacuated the residents and contained the fire to a back bedroom of the house, officials said.

Inmate Accused Of Child Molestation Found Dead In San Diego Jail

Deputies found Majid Arif Almajid, 38, unresponsive in his bunk at the George Bailey Detention Facility, authorities said.

Authorities Dismantle 'Gaza Solidarity' Encampment At UC San Diego

"... This encampment violated campus policy and the law and grew to pose an unacceptable risk to the safety of the campus community. "

1 Killed In San Diego Rollover Crash

The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Firefighters Work Vehicle Rescue On Freeway In San Ysidro

A total of 24 personnel were assigned to the rescue, including one truck, three engines and one medic, officials said.

Pedestrian Struck By Train In San Diego

The pedestrian involved was not injured and declined medical attention, according to sheriff's Sgt. Jason King.

Suspect Shot By San Diego County Sheriff's Deputy In Bonsall

A suspect was shot and arrested by sheriff's deputies in Bonsall, causing state Route 76 to be temporarily shut down in both directions.

4 Arrested For Selling Drugs Near High School: Sheriff's Department

Deputies found roughly 100 M30 fentanyl pills, 3.54 grams of meth and other paraphernalia associated with drug sales, officials said.

Arrest Made In Hit-And-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Oceanside

Christian Howard, 26, of Riverside was charged on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run resulting in death, police said.

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