Crime & Safety
Cocaine Offloaded; FBI Raid; Meth Seized: 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.
State Grant To Spur San Diego County Wildfire Preparations
The $3.5 million grant will help provide residents assistance in safeguarding their homes from the threat of wildfire, officials said.
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DA Announces Diversion Program For Youth Facing Criminal Charges
The District Attorney's Office announced an initiative aimed at offering alternatives to prosecution for juveniles facing criminal charges.
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1 Dead, 15 In Custody After Panga Boat Drops People Near La Jolla
One person died and 15 people were in custody after a suspected smuggling boat dropped its passengers off the coast, authorities said.
Body Found Off Trail In Chollas Creek Open Space Park
A body was found along a trail in the Chollas Creek Open Space Park, according to San Diego police.
Coast Guard Offloads $220M In Seized Cocaine In San Diego
"These loads represent crime that will not occur on U.S. streets," said Rear Adm. Brian Penoyer, Eleventh Coast Guard District commander.
Nearly 2,500 Pounds Of Meth Hidden In Medical Supplies Seized
Nearly 2,500 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of medical supplies was seized in Otay Mesa this weekend, border officials said.
The FBI raided a Mira Mesa home as part of an investigation of undisclosed nature.
Judge Rules Against Placement Of Second SVP Recommended For East County Home
A second predator recommended for supervised release at a residence in a Mount Helix neighborhood will not be placed at the home.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Woman At Vista Park
Luis Enrique Ambriz Jimenez has been arrested in connection with the attack at Buena Vista Park, police said.
Man Killed In Head-On Crash With MTS Bus
The 60-year-old driver of a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu was killed in a head-on crash with a MTS bus in the University Heights area.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Mission Valley Freeway Ramp
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on a Mission Valley freeway connector.
Man Accused In Murder Of Wife Found In East County Dumpster Arraigned
Jack Dennis Potter is accused in the death of Laurie Diane Potter, whose remains were found in 2003 in a trash bin in Rancho San Diego.
Man Admits Supplying Fentanyl That Led To San Diego Woman's Overdose Death
A man who supplied fentanyl that led to a San Diego woman's overdose death pleaded guilty to federal charges.
Unidentified Assailant Assaults Woman At Vista Park
Deputies searched the area by ground and aboard a patrol helicopter but did not find the attacker.
Man Shot To Death At San Diego Mission Bay Resort Identified
A 20-year-old man shot to death in a hotel room at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort was identified by police.
Man Wounded In Lower Back In College East Shooting
A 24-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in the College East area.
Two men carjacked an 18-year-old man at gunpoint in a Balboa Park parking lot.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle On SR-94 In Spring Valley
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Police Look Into Tips Of Possible Sightings Of Missing South Bay Woman
The possible leads into the whereabouts of May "Maya" Millete were among more than 75 tips from the public that the case has generated.
Man Fatally Shot By Border Patrol Agents Identified
A 26-year-old man was shot and killed by three U.S. Border Patrol agents at the end of a road chase through Campo.
Occupant Of Vehicle On SR-94 Wounded By Gunfire
A shooting on or alongside state Route 94 in La Mesa left an occupant of a vehicle wounded.
Man Pleads Guilty To Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Point Loma
Joe Bennette Conway, 44, pleaded guilty to shooting his 20-year-old girlfriend in the head in the parking lot of a Point Loma strip mall.
Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Casa De Oro
A man was injured when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking across an onramp near Mount Helix, authorities said.
Man Robs East San Diego Cricket Wireless Store At Gunpoint
A man described by police as being in his 30s robbed a Cricket Wireless store in the East San Diego area at gunpoint.
Man Pleads Guilty To DUI Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
Celso Solano Rojas faces over 10 years in state prison when he is sentenced next month for the Escondido crash that caused a man's death.
Small Fire Forces Evacuation Of Omni San Diego Hotel
A minor fire at the Omni San Diego Hotel prompted an evacuation along with closures of various nearby streets.
Ex-CEO Sentenced For Stealing Over $1.5M From San Diego Startup
The founder and former CEO of a San Diego startup was sentenced to more than four years in custody.
Suspect Hits Patrol Vehicle During Point Loma Chase
A suspect was arrested after ramming a patrol vehicle and hitting at least two other cars during a short pursuit, police said.
Man Gets 1 Year In Custody For Stabbing San Diego Police Dog
Dedrick Daknell Jones pleaded guilty last month to felony charges of animal cruelty and resisting arrest for stabbing K-9 Titan on Jan. 25.
Man Killed In Balboa Avenue Crash
A man in his 20s was killed when his car was struck broadside by another car in the Clairemont Mesa West area of San Diego, police said.
Panga Boat With 23 People Discovered Off Coast Of Point Loma
Authorities discovered a panga boat carrying nearly two dozen people in waters off the coast of Point Loma, authorities said.
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