Crime & Safety
Hit-And-Runs; Police Chase; Church Suit: SD 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.
CA Agrees To Pay $1.6M In Attorneys' Fees In South Bay Church Suit
The settlement between the state and South Bay United Pentecostal Church ends the long-running litigation over COVID-19 restrictions.
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Tips Sought On Fatal National City Hit-And-Run
The hit-and-run driver struck and killed an 81-year-old man in National City over two months ago.
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Authorities Urge Migrants Against Making Smuggling Attempts
Officials said 25 migrants have died in border areas within San Diego and Imperial counties between October 2020 and April 2021.
Driver Arrested Following Chase, Freeway Standoff In North County
A 46-year-old man was behind bars after leading authorities on a nearly two-hour pursuit from San Bernardino County to I-15 in North County.
Accused Sinaloa Cartel Money Launderer Extradited, Facing Charges
A man who allegedly laundered drug money for the notorious Sinaloa Cartel was arraigned in San Diego federal court.
3 Killed In Wreck Involving Wrong-Way Driver On I-5 In San Ysidro
Three people died in a fiery collision involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 5 in San Ysidro.
The crash happened on westbound I-8 near Tavern Road, California Highway Patrol Officer Travis Garrow said.
Bicyclist Killed By SUV At Jamul Intersection
A bicyclist was killed by an SUV at a rural intersection in Jamul, authorities said.
Murder Trial Ordered For Man Accused In Road Rage Stabbing Death
Richard Jack Ramirez is accused in the death of Ralph Hermosillo, who was stabbed in the neck in Oceanside, according to testimony.
Motorcyclist Injured In Crash In San Diego's Lincoln Park Area
A 23-year-old motorcyclist sustained a fractured left foot in a crash with a car in the Lincoln Park area of San Diego.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East County
A 60-year-old pedestrian crossing a street in El Cajon outside of a crosswalk was struck and killed by a vehicle, authorities said.
A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and another driver suffered severe injuries following a wrong-way, head-on crash.
Blaze Damages Apartments Under Renovation In National City
An electrical malfunction was believed to have sparked the fire, officials said.
Feds Thwart Maritime Human-Smuggling Attempt Off San Diego Coast
Border Patrol agents found and detained 12 men and four women.
Settlement Reached In East County Landlord's Sexual Harassment Suit
The $580,000 civil judgment makes $205,000 payable to 13 victims, according to a consent order filed in San Diego federal court.
At Least 1 Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In North County
At least one person died in a multi-vehicle crash at a Vista intersection.
3 North County Sisters Killed In Head-On Crash On Idaho Highway
Three sisters from Oceanside and a Northern California man were killed in a head-on crash in Idaho, authorities said.
Multi-Agency Search For Missing South Bay Mother Continues
Investigators said they remain committed to determining what has become of a Chula Vista mother who disappeared nearly five months ago.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Fatally Striking North County Bicyclist
Rodolfo Pulido is accused in the May 22 death of Gerardo Perez.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Wife's Shooting Death In North County
A man who shot and killed his wife in Vista in an attempted murder-suicide was sentenced to 17 years in state prison.
2 Ordered To Stand Trial For Fatal La Jolla House Party Shooting
Odyssey Sellers Carrillo, 20, and Malik Joshua Campbell, 22, are charged in the June 23, 2019, shooting death of 20-year-old Nina Silver.
A 42-year-old woman suffered serious injuries when she crashed her SUV into a tree in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood, police said.
Lawsuit Seeks 911 Recordings In Controversial La Jolla Arrest
Police have said that an internal review is underway.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Stabbing Attack On Family Members
Abdiel Sarabia, 34, is accused in the May 24 attack on his aunt, sister and two cousins.
Shots Fired During Failed Carjacking In San Diego's Oak Park Area
A gunman fired several shots during a failed carjacking in the Oak Park area, police said.
Man Accused In Fatal Boat Crash Near Point Loma Arraigned
The indictment against 39-year-old Antonio Hurtado includes charges of attempted bringing in illegal aliens resulting in death.
A family of four was displaced when a fire destroyed the roof of their Spring Valley apartment.
Woman Killed, 4 Hurt In Wrong-Way Crash On I-5 In Carmel Valley
The crash happened on southbound I-5 at Carmel Valley Road, near state Route 56, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Man Dies While In Custody At San Diego Central Jail
Lester Daniel Marroquin, 35, was found unresponsive in his cell, according to a San Diego County Sheriff's Department statement.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In South Bay
Police were searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in Chula Vista.
Man Killed In Crash Into Concrete Wall In Carlsbad Neighborhood
The 54-year-old Carlsbad man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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