Crime & Safety

Arson Fire; Body Found In Burned Vehicle; Child Porn Arrest: Encinitas, San Diego County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Daniel Bondietti​, 37, was booked into West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of distribution of child pornography and an outstanding warrant.
Daniel Bondietti​, 37, was booked into West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of distribution of child pornography and an outstanding warrant. (San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department)

ENCINITAS, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Stories near Encinitas and North County:

Driver Gets 2 Years In Prison For Fatal Vista Freeway Crash

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Isabella Herrera, 24, was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter in the crash that killed Oceanside resident Rafael Jurado Cardona.

Suspected Arsonist Arrested After Sparking Brush Fire In North County: Sheriff's Office

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Lucifer Liam, 44, was arrested on suspicion of arson and booked into the Vista Detention Facility, according to sheriff's officials.

Man Stabbed After Argument Turns Violent At North County Store

A man was arrested after stabbing another man during an argument and injuring a woman who tried to intervene, authorities said.

Felony Murder Charges Pending For San Diego Man Suspect In Pechanga Parkway Killing

A Vista man is accused of killing another over the weekend near Pechanga Resort Casino.

Trial Ordered For Foster Son Accused Of Stealing Dead Valley Center Woman's ID

Cedric Von Ferdinand, 33, is accused of using Nadine Jett's identity to take hundreds of thousands of dollars from her bank account.

Brush Fire Halted In Escondido

The Flora Fire sparked in the 2200 block of San Pasqual Valley Road, according to Cal Fire.

Body Found In Burned Vehicle In North County

Sheriff's homicide detectives took over the investigation due to the suspicious nature of the death.

Carlsbad Man Accused Of Distributing Child Porn, More Victims Sought

Authorities believe there may be more victims who have not yet been identified.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening To Shoot Up Del Mar City Hall

Kyle Knudsen was booked into jail on suspicion of making criminal threats and possession of a large-capacity magazine.

Other stories from across the county:

Man Sentenced For Fatal La Jolla House Party Shooting Dies In Prison

Malik Joshua Campbell, 26, was found unresponsive inside his cell.

Trash Truck Runs Over, Badly Hurts Man In Hillcrest

The resulting impact tore a large amount of skin off one of the man's feet and left him with several bone breaks, police said.

Man Fatally Shot During Fight In Ocean Beach; Suspect At Large

Detectives were working to process evidence, interview witnesses, and canvas the area for security video.

Driver Arrested After Series Of Hit-And-Run Crashes In East County

The 34-year-old driver appeared to be intoxicated and was taken into custody without incident, according to the sheriff's office.

Woman Fatally Struck By Vehicle In San Diego's East County

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation.

San Diego Residential Care Facility Owner Charged With Elder Abuse

Maria Erolina Delgado, 62, was charged with two felony and two misdemeanor counts of elder abuse involving four different residents.

San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To Child Abuse In Infant Daughter's Death

Jaime Santillanes, 39, was previously charged with murder and assault in the death of Genevieve Santillanes.

Los Coches Fire Halted In San Diego's East County

One person suffered smoke inhalation and another burns in the fire, which destroyed six homes.

Lakeside Fire Map: See Coches Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas

The blaze broke out Monday afternoon in San Diego's East County.

Second Suspect, 16, Jailed In Fatal Nestor-Area Shootings

The juvenile suspect was arrested for allegedly taking part in the slayings of Aaron Cruz, 42, and 64-year-old Richard Hartung, police said.

Brush Fire Forces Evacuations, Destroys Homes In Lakeside

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents.

Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Imperial Beach

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

5-Year-Old On Scooter Struck By Suspected Drunken Driver In San Diego

Police said the girl suffered "life-threatening head injuries and may not survive."

Lodge Fire In Spring Valley Now 50% Contained

Management of mop-up operations was transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service because the fire was on that agency's land.

Golfers Disrupted When Fire Breaks Out At Mission Valley Golf Course

It was a golfer who spotted the smoke and called it in to the San Diego Fire Rescue Department.

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