Crime & Safety
Deadly Plane Crash; Gaslamp Shooting: San Diego County Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week across San Diego County.
1 Killed, 4 Wounded In Downtown San Diego Shooting
A man is in custody on suspicion of fatally shooting one person and wounding four others in downtown San Diego, police said.
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San Diego Border Patrol Agents Rescue 4 Lost Migrants
Agents rescued four people, including an unaccompanied pregnant teenager, near Tecate Peak in San Diego County.
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Victim In Fatal South Bay Shooting ID'd
Authorities identified a man who was fatally shot last weekend in Chula Vista by an assailant who remains unidentified and at large.
Suspect Arrested In Death Of Woman At Mission Valley Motel
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of killing an Arizona woman this week at a Mission Valley motel.
2 Injured In Crash Into Back Of Big Rig On I-15 In Escondido
The stolen car they were in slammed into the back of a semi truck on Interstate 15 in Escondido, authorities said.
Man, Woman Killed In Crash Near SeaWorld San Diego
Two 19-year-olds in a pickup truck were killed when the truck slammed into a power pole near SeaWorld San Diego, authorities said.
A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and killed on southbound state Route 163 near Balboa Park Wednesday evening.
Couple Accused Of Injuring El Cajon Cop While Fleeing To Stand Trial
David Pangilinan and Keani Flores are accused of trying to flee from police, dragging Officer Nick Cirello down a a roadway in El Cajon.
Rancho Santa Fe Club Operator Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
The Bay Club Company, operator of the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle the lawsuit.
Driver Hurt In Crash Into Parked Car On University City Street
A 56-year-old driver suffered severe injuries when he crashed into a car parked on a University City street, police said.
Public Weighs In On Proposed Placement Of SVP In East County
Douglas Badger, 78, who is currently housed at Coalinga State Hospital, is classified as a sexually violent predator.
2 Killed In Plane Crash On Flight From San Diego Area To Arizona
Authorities found the wreckage of the plane with two bodies in it Monday in a wooded area near the Grand Canyon.
5 Displaced In Normal Heights House Fire
A construction crew working atop a Normal Heights house accidentally sparked a fire that displaced a family of five, authorities said.
Man Shot In Stomach In East County
A man was wounded in a shooting in the La Presa area of Spring Valley, authorities said.
1 Killed, 2 Injured In Crash On I-15 In Miramar Area
The southbound Jeep Wrangler crashed off the freeway south of Pomerado Road, according to the CHP.
Bicyclist Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash In Pacific Beach
The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, police said.
Man Carjacked At Knifepoint In Miramar Ranch North Parking Lot
Two men carjacked a man at knifepoint while he was sitting inside his SUV in a Miramar Ranch North parking lot, police said.
Woman Found Dead In Glorietta Bay In Coronado
The body of Patricia Viola, 68, was found floating in the harbor, authorities said.
Settlement Reached With Family Of Man Who Died In MTS Custody
A $5.5M settlement was reached with the family of a schizophrenic man who died after he was taken into custody near the Santa Fe Depot.
San Diego Officials React To Guilty Verdict In Chauvin Trial
"The jury has rightly called this case what it was: murder," San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said.
Sheriff Bill Gore Urges Peace In Wake Of Chauvin Verdicts
Gore urged anyone wishing to publicly demonstrate over the resolution of the high-profile case to do so in a law-abiding manner.
The crash happened on Nimitz Boulevard near Voltaire Street, police said.
Deputies Cracking Down On Impaired Drivers On 4/20
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department will be conducting increased patrols from 2:30 p.m. until 1 a.m.
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