Dave & Buster's Shooting; Overdose Deaths: SD 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.

Study Of SDPD Contacts Reveals Distinct Racial Disparities

A report found distinct racial disparities in police contacts over a recent five-year period in San Diego.

Man Fatally Shot Inside Mission Valley Dave & Buster's

A man was shot and killed inside the Dave & Buster's arcade and restaurant in the Mission Valley area, police said.

Fentanyl-Related Overdose Deaths Spike In San Diego County

Officials say overdose deaths are spiking across the county, rising from 151 such deaths in 2019 to 461 in 2020.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Downtown Motel Slaying

Ryan Breeland, 41, is accused in the slaying of 32-year-old Kenneth Banks, who was found dead at a motel.

Man Sentenced In Girlfriend's Fatal Shooting In Point Loma

Joe Bennette Conway, 44, pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder for the Oct. 9, 2018, killing of Octavia Williams.

Retired Cop Files Claim For Alleged Sex Assault By Border Agents

Janine Bouey alleges that on June 16, 2020, an officer pulled her out of the pedestrian lanes while she was trying to re-enter the U.S.

Crash In Linda Vista Leaves Woman With Serious Head Injuries

The injured woman was taken to a hospital with serious head injuries, police said.

Woman Killed In Stabbing In East County

A woman was stabbed to death near a bus stop in El Cajon.

Motorcycle Passenger Seriously Hurt In Collision With Car

A 32-year-old woman riding on the back of a motorcycle suffered serious injuries when the two-wheeler collided with a car, police said.

Man Sentenced 6 Years For Escondido DUI Crash That Killed Senior

Celso Solano Rojas, 21, pleaded guilty last month to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and other charges.

Man Pleads Guilty To Murder In Stepmother's Shooting In South Bay

Norberto Sanchez, 57, is slated to be sentenced Sept. 10 at the South Bay Courthouse in Chula Vista.

Crews Halt Brush Fire In Pauma Valley

The slow-moving blaze sparked south of state Route 76 and west of Valley Center Road, according to Cal Fire.

Armed Thieves Carry Out Predawn Carjacking In Mira Mesa

When the owner of the vehicle resisted, one of the crooks pointed a handgun at him, Officer Sarah Foster said.

Man Injured In Teralta West-Area Neighborhood Stabbing

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of injuries.

Man Accused Of Gravely Injuring Uncle Outside East County Bar

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of gravely injuring his uncle outside a Spring Valley bar, authorities said.

3 Injured In Crash Of Allegedly Stolen SUV In Escondido

Three occupants of an allegedly stolen SUV were injured.

Man Sentenced For Cousin's Beating Death In North County

Joel Cardona, 38, was convicted last year of second-degree murder for the Aug. 2, 2018, death of 37-year-old Nestor Jurado.

Funeral Honors SDPD Detectives Killed In Wrong-Way Freeway Crash

The memorial at a 4S Ranch church honored the lives of Escondido residents Ryan Park, 32, and Jamie Huntley-Park, 33.