Brush Fire; Rough Arrest; Pot Seized: San Diego County Police Log

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week across San Diego County.

Rough Arrest Of Homeless Man Spurs Protest, SDPD Probe

A video showed San Diego Police Department personnel tackled and repeatedly punched a homeless man on a La Jolla thoroughfare.

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation Warnings In Lakeside Area

The Coches Fire burned 30 acres alongside Interstate 8, west of Los Coches Road, according to Cal Fire San Diego.

Tips Sought: Dying Puppy Found In Dumpster In Escondido

Humane officers found a 6-week old, white Chihuahua puppy wrapped in a towel in a dumpster at an apartment complex.

$3.3M Worth Of Pot Seized At Illegal Growing Operation In Ramona

Five men were detained and an estimated $3.3 million worth of marijuana was seized at an illegal growing operation, authorities said.

Driver Seriously Injured In Rollover Crash Near Santee Costco

Firefighters rescued the trapped driver and paramedics took him to Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck On I-5 In South Bay

A pedestrian was struck and killed by at least one vehicle on Interstate 5 in Chula Vista.

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Killing Man In University Heights

A 34-year-old man was behind bars on suspicion of killing a 59-year-old man in the parking lot of a University Heights eatery.

Woman Hit And Injured By Car In San Diego

A 75-year-old woman was struck by a Tesla while crossing a street in the Roseville/Fleetridge neighborhood of San Diego, police said.

5 Charged In ID Theft Using Rideshare, Delivery Apps

Five Brazilian nationals were charged by San Diego prosecutors with allegedly running a nationwide identity theft scheme.

2 Killed In Fiery Crash Of Big-Rig On I-8 In Pine Valley

A second body was found at the scene of a solo big-rig crash in Pine Valley.

Man Fatally Shot In Front Yard Of Oak Park Home

Police put out a call for any witnesses to the crime.

DOJ Files Complaint Against Tax Preparer Alleging False Claims

The Department of Justice filed a complaint seeking to bar a San Diego tax preparer from owning or operating tax return preparation businesses.

1 Suffers Smoke Inhalation During Fire At Logan Heights Duplex

One person was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene of a blaze at a Logan Heights duplex, authorities said.

2 Injured When Car Plows Into La Jolla Diner

A vehicle veered off a La Jolla street and plowed into the back of a diner.

Accused Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Charged With Drug Trafficking

Jesus Gonzalez Penuelas is the leader of one of the largest raw opium gum and heroin sources in northern Mexico, prosecutors said.

Tips Sought On Attempted Robbery At San Marcos Bank ATM

Authorities reached out to the public for help in identifying a man who tried to rob a woman at an ATM in San Marcos last week.

Man Who Was Found Dead On Solana Beach Roadside Identified

Landscapers found the body of Alan Pyles on an embankment near West Cliff Street, according to the County Medical Examiner's Office.

Man Found Slain In University Heights Parking Lot

The body of an apparent homicide victim was found in a University Heights-area commercial district.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In San Diego

A pedestrian crossing a street in a crosswalk in the Roseville/Fleetridge neighborhood was struck by a vehicle and killed, authorities said.

Man Wounded In Stabbing In Vista

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital.

Trial Ordered Men Accused In Shelter Security Guard's Killing

Two suspected gang members accused in the shooting death of a guard outside an East Village homeless shelter were ordered to stand trial.

Landlord Reaches Settlement With DOJ In Sexual Harassment Suit

A Spring Valley landlord accused of sexually harassing female tenants has agreed to a $580,000 civil judgment to resolve the allegations.

Fatal Stabbing Of Donovan Prison Inmate Investigated

John R. Thurs, 56, was attacked in a recreation yard at the Otay Mesa penitentiary about 7:15 p.m. Friday, according to authorities.

Woman Who Was Found Shot To Death In Emerald Hills ID'd

Authorities released the name of a woman found shot to death over the weekend on a roadside near Emerald Hills Park.

Man Convicted Of Bringing Molotov Cocktails To La Mesa Protest

Zachary Alexander Karas was found guilty of possession of an unregistered destructive device following a jury trial in federal court.

2 Drivers Gravely Injured In Weekend Crash In Valley Center

Alcohol was believed to have been a factor in the accident, according to the Highway Patrol.

Mount Helix Placement For Sexually Violent Predator Rejected

A judge rejected placing a sexually violent predator poised for conditional release at a home in the Mount Helix neighborhood.

Man Shot After Getting Out Of Car In Linda Vista Neighborhood

A 30-year-old man was shot in the thigh as he was getting out of his car in the Linda Vista neighborhood, police said.

Skateboarder Struck By Car In San Diego

The 33-year-old skateboarder suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car, authorities said.