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Body Found In Burning Van; Prowlers: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
LA MESA, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near La Mesa and East County:
Man Found Guilty Of Sex Offenses With Teen Girl At East County Motel
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A registered sex offender who engaged in sex acts with a 16-year-old girl at an El Cajon motel was convicted of four felony sex offenses.
Manslaughter Charge Dismissed Vs. Doctor In County Jail Death
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A case was dismissed against a doctor who faced an involuntary manslaughter charge for the death of an inmate at Las Colinas Jail in Santee.
A driver and two passengers were injured in a suspected DUI crash in Lakeside, authorities said.
Other stories from across the county:
Suspected Prowler Arrested In San Diego's College Area
The woman reported this was the third time a prowler was seen at her home in the last week.
Police Seek Man Who Watched Women Shower Through Window In San Diego
The man was seen looking through a window and watching women shower in December in the College Area neighborhood, police said.
The driver left a pedestrian badly hurt last weekend in an Oak Park-area neighborhood.
Husband And Wife Plead Guilty To Part In $5.2M Unemployment Fraud
Eduard Buse, 30, and Florentina Sima, 29, pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges in San Diego federal court.
Video Of Fatal Escondido Police Shooting Released
Two officers were involved in a fatal shooting of a parolee who opened fire on them when they tried to arrest him last fall, police said.
Over 720K Fentanyl Pills Seized In San Diego County
"There are countless lives being saved because of this important and difficult work."
Man Wounded In Stabbing At Golden Hall Shelter
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of a roughly 2-inch-deep cut to his abdomen.
Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder In Officer's Shooting On Freeway
Yuhao Du, 26, is set to be sentenced later this year to nearly 23 years in state prison.
Woman Struck By Dump Truck In San Diego
The 70-year-old woman suffered severe injuries when a dump truck struck her as she was walking across a Hillcrest roadway.
Police Arrest Suspect In Man's 2014 Shooting Death
Sonny Estrada, who was already in jail on an unrelated charge, was identified by detectives as a suspect in the 2014 shooting.
FBI San Diego Warns Of Romance Scams Ahead Of Valentine's Day
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 19,000 complaints about confidence fraud in 2022.
Reward Offered For Information In 2022 Murder Of San Diego Man
It's the two-year anniversary of the death of Abram Santos, 37, of San Diego.
Body Found In Burning Van At Tijuana River Valley Sports Complex
A body was found partially inside a burning van at the Tijuana River Valley Sports Complex.
Man Sentenced For Sexually Trafficking Teen Girl In San Diego County
Gabriel Joseph Gonzalez, who trafficked a 15-year-old girl for sex in San Diego County, was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Man Found Beaten To Death In Fallbrook; Suspect In Custody
Parolee Brian Francis Zielinski, 35, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of murder.
Trolley Hits Bicyclist In Downtown San Diego
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital.
Bicyclist Seriously Injured When Struck By Car In Carmel Valley
The man sustained a brain hemorrhage, a lacerated kidney and abrasions all over his body, police said.
The shooting happened in the 100 block of Ammunition Road at Main Avenue in Fallbrook, authorities said.
Man Fatally Stabbed In North County
After a foot pursuit, deputies detained and arrested Brian Francis Zielinski, 35, on suspicion of killing the victim, authorities said.
Driver Killed When Car Crashes Into Light Pole In University City
A 20-year-old man was killed after crashing his car into a light pole, causing the vehicle to catch fire, police said.
Man Accused Of Felony Vandalism After Ramming Truck Into Gate
The motorist rammed his pickup truck into a gate at a sheriff's substation in Ramona, authorities said.
4 Residents, 8 Pets Temporarily Displaced After Fire Sparks At Home
The fire broke out at a single-family home in Chula Vista, authorities said.
The deadly collision happened near the intersection of Chesterfield Drive and San Elijo Avenue, authorities said.
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