Deadly Boat Crash; Illegal Pot Operation: 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.

Tips Sought: Dead Puppy Abandoned In Crate In San Diego

A severely emaciated puppy was found dead in a locked crate on a sidewalk in San Diego's Encanto neighborhood.

Feds Seek Victims Of Teacher Convicted Of Child Sex Exploitation

Paul Torres Jimenez De La Cuesta, 29, pleaded guilty April 5 to distribution of images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Man Accused Of Piloting Boat In Fatal Crash Appears In Court

The crash in coastal waters near Point Loma killed three people and injured more than two dozen others.

Pedestrian Struck By Car In City Heights

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with a life-threatening head wound and injured foot, police said.

Woman Found Dead In Trash Can In Little Italy Identified

Authorities publicly identified the 41-year-old homeless woman found dead in a plastic trash can in Little Italy.

$7M Worth Of Marijuana Seized At Illegal Operation Near Fallbrook

Seven people were detained and an estimated $7 million worth of pot was seized at an illegal growing operation, authorities said.

Man Stabbed In San Diego's Barrio Logan Neighborhood

The man was stabbed in a possible gang-related attack.

Man Shot In Arm While Driving In Oak Park Neighborhood

Gang detectives are investigating the shooting.

Man Stabbed While Sleeping On Street In Lincoln Park Area

The 43-year-old homeless man was stabbed four times, police said.

2 Children Killed, Father Badly Burned In Fire At South Bay Home

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Body Found Near Tide Beach Park In Solana Beach

The body was found in the area of North Highway 101 and West Cliff Street, sheriff's Lt. Mark Moreno said.

Man Found Dead On Encinitas Beach Identified

Christopher Gibson, 32, was found dead at Stonesteps Beach.

19-Year-Old Injured In Power Pole Crash North Of Escondido

The crash happened on Old Castle Road near Castle Crest Drive, in the Hidden Meadows area east of Interstate 15, authorities said.

Southern Fire Now 90% Contained In Shelter Valley

The Southern Fire burned 5,366 acres in Shelter Valley east of Julian.

19-Year-Old Arrested In Double-Fatal Poway Crash

Donald Lee Farmer was booked on suspicion of DUI, gross vehicular manslaughter and driving without a license, according to jail records.

Help Sought Identifying Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl

"The victim escaped and immediately reported the attack to an adult, who then called SDPD for help."

Man Accused Of Shooting Teen In East County Pleads Not Guilty

Richard Anthony Bell, 19, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault with a firearm.

Driver Killed In Rollover Crash In Escondido

A 77-year-old motorist was killed in a solo car crash in an Escondido commercial district.

SDG&E Van, School Bus Collide In Barrio Logan

The utility van rear-ended the San Diego Unified School District bus, according to police.

Woman's Body Found In Trash Can In Little Italy

Homicide detectives were called in to take charge of the case.

Driver Hits Pedestrian, Crashes Into Wall In East County

The crash was reported near the intersection of Troy Street and Central Avenue, just east of SR-125 in Spring Valley, according to the CHP.

Man's Body Found On Beach In Encinitas

The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office responded to the scene.

Man Accused Of Meeting With 12-Year-Old South Bay Girl For Sex

A 19-year-old from Oregon was arrested on suspicion of taking a 12-year-old girl away from her home for sexual purposes, authorities said.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Sherman Heights Pedestrian Death

Christopher Nunez, 29, pleaded guilty to a vehicular manslaughter charge in connection with the 2020 hit-and-run death of Jason Gordon.

Man Wounded In Shooting At South Bay Convenience Store

John Oelke, 55, was shot during a late-night scuffle at a 7-Eleven in Chula Vista.

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Victims Of Deadly Boat Crash

Three people were killed and over two dozen others were hurt when a boat overturned in coastal waters near Point Loma over the weekend.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Downtown San Diego

A man was killed when he was struck by a car on Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego, authorities said.

Authorities ID Man Killed In Fall From Border Wall Near Otay Mesa

Efren Medina Villegas fell from a section of the border wall roughly three miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, authorities said.