Crime & Safety

Sex Trafficking Sting; Storage Unit Burglary Series; Store Robbery: 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.

Two people were arrested in connection with a string of storage unit burglaries in North County, authorities said. Investigators found 19 firearms, nearly $100,000 in U.S. currency, as well as and comic books, cards and other collectibles.
Two people were arrested in connection with a string of storage unit burglaries in North County, authorities said. Investigators found 19 firearms, nearly $100,000 in U.S. currency, as well as and comic books, cards and other collectibles. (San Diego County Sheriff's Office)

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

Find out what's happening in Encinitasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Investigators found 19 firearms, nearly $100,000 in U.S. currency, as well as and comic books, cards and other collectibles.

Man Sentenced For Role In Fatal Human-Smuggling Attempt

Find out what's happening in Encinitasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The mass-casualty accident involved a boat loaded with 19 people that left Mexico then capsized off the coast of Del Mar.

Other stories from across the county:

Man Arrested In Series Of Bronze Plaque Thefts At San Diego County Libraries

The thefts happened at libraries in Alpine, 4S Ranch, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove and Rancho San Diego, according to the sheriff's office.

Inmate Who Died At San Diego Central Jail ID'd

Brandon Pleffner, 44, had been in custody since Nov. 8, facing charges of shoplifting with prior convictions.

Man Sentenced For Sex Offenses Involving UCSD, SDSU Students

Along with custody, he will have to register as a sex offender.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By SUV On SR-94 In Jamul

The victim died at the scene.

San Diego Store Robbed Of Over $10K in Pokémon Cards, Other Valuables

No arrests have been reported.

Man Sentenced For Santee Hair Salon Outburst

August Marriott, 28, was seen in cell phone video that was posted on social media becoming irate with workers at the Great Clips salon.

Body Of San Diego Fisherman Found Off Coast Of Mexico

Mikey Rijavec, known for his YouTube channel SD Fish and Sips, was on a fishing trip off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.

Man Sentenced For Linda Vista Sex Assault Of 5-Year-Old Girl

Alejandro Jose Confesor, 24, pleaded guilty to charges of lewd acts on a child and possession of child pornography.

Man Sentenced For Threatening To Shoot Up Shoal Creek Elementary School

Lee Lor, 40, was found guilty by a jury of a single felony count of making criminal threats.

Victims Of Triple-Fatal Ocean Boat Accident ID'd

The boat the men had been traveling in is believed to have capsized offshore from Imperial Beach.

Alleged Boat Captain Charged In Smuggling Attempt Near IB That Killed 4

David Alfonso Barrera Nunes, 37, the alleged boat captain, is due in San Diego federal court on Friday for a detention hearing.

Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Of Teen In San Diego County

Vincent Bailey, 25, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to a federal count of sex trafficking of a minor.

18-Year-Old Wanted For Shooting Rifle In San Diego County Arrested In Oklahoma

Cameron Johnson was dressed in military-style fatigues and was in possession of a rifle that did not have a serial number, officials said.

Driver Seriously Hurt In Jamacha-Area Car Crash

Paramedics took her to a hospital for treatment of brain bleeds, a cervical spinal fracture and a broken orbital bone, police said.

Alleged Drug Trafficker Extradited To San Diego To Face Federal Charges

Federal prosecutors say Marco Antonio Lopez-Guerrero, 34, of Mexicali, used young girls to smuggle meth into the U.S.

2 Minors Rescued In National City During Anti-Sex-Trafficking Sting

Operation Coast to Coast was conducted across 15 states, resulting in 34 arrests and the recovery of 77 survivors, officials said.

Inmate Dies At San Diego Central Jail

The inmate had been in sheriff's custody since Nov. 8 and was facing charges for alleged shoplifting with priors.

4 Dead, 4 Injured After Boat Capsizes Off Imperial Beach Coast: Coast Guard

Crews continue to search the waters for any additional victims.

Pedestrian Killed In Midway Crash: Police

A 33-year-old man ran across the intersection against a red "don't walk" signal and was struck, police said.

4 Dead, 4 Injured After Boat Capsizes Off Imperial Beach Coast: Coast Guard

Crews continue to search the waters for any additional victims.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.