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Burglary; Fatal Shooting; Police Pursuit: 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.

Samuel Salas, a 36-year-old registered sex offender, broke into a woman's home days after being released from jail, according to the El Cajon Police Department.
Samuel Salas, a 36-year-old registered sex offender, broke into a woman's home days after being released from jail, according to the El Cajon Police Department. (El Cajon Police Department )

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

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One person was killed and two others were wounded, police said.

3 Teens Involved In Car Theft, Police Pursuit In East County: Police

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The teens were also suspected of an earlier theft at Dick's Sporting Goods in El Cajon, police said.

Authorities Investigate 'Suspicious Death' Of East County Woman

A woman in Spring Valley was found "unresponsive with signs of trauma to her body," according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Sex Offender Breaks Into Home Days After Being Released: Police

Samuel Salas, is a 36-year-old registered sex offender, who is a transient from San Diego, according to the El Cajon Police Department.

Woman Killed After Crashing Into Parked Semi-Truck In El Cajon

The woman died early Sunday morning when her pickup truck crashed into an unoccupied semi-trailer, El Cajon police said.

Other stories from across the county:

Ex-Paramedic Sentenced For Burglary At Woman's Rancho Bernardo Home

Nicholas Conniry, 44, pleaded guilty to burglary and other charges for breaking into a 90-year-old woman's home.

Trial Ordered For Driver Accused In Pedestrian's Death In San Diego

Brandon Allen Janik, 37, was arrested nearly three months after police say he ran a red light and struck 47-year-old Joshua Gilliland.

Man In Wheelchair Fatally Struck By Sprinter Train In Vista

The deadly collision happened on the tracks near the intersection of Main Street and South Santa Fe Avenue, authorities said.

San Diego Man Killed In SR-74 Crash, Just West Of Palm Desert

The 75-year-old man crossed the center median and smashed into a tow truck. Alcohol and/or drugs do not appear to be crash factors.

Man Who Watched Women Shower Through Window Turns Himself In

Antonio Mack, 57, turned himself into police at the Eastern Division substation, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Ex-Chula Vista Councilwoman, Her Brother Plead Guilty To Grand Theft

Both are expected to land on probation, with the chance to have the charges reduced to misdemeanors, but on different timetables.

Man Found Dead On SR-163 In Balboa Park

A man in his 60s was found dead on the left shoulder of northbound state Route 163.

Driver Runs Over Pedestrian On San Diego Sidewalk After Argument

The victim was taken to a hospital with a brain bleed and facial injuries, police said.

4 Arrested In National City Alcohol Operation

The operation targeted adults who purchase alcohol for people under the age of 21.

Chula Vista Man Charged With Taking Part In Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Breach

Howard Raymond Freelove was among a crowd that entered the Rotunda, according to a complaint filed in San Diego federal court.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Mom Of Man Who Died At Otay Mesa Jail

The lawsuit was filed in San Diego federal court by the mother of Matthew Settles.

Predawn Blaze Guts Abandoned Garage In Hillcrest

The non-injury blaze erupted at an abandoned building in the 3700 block of Fourth Avenue, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Murdering Ex-Girlfriend's Fiance

Jesse Milton Alvarez, 33, is charged with killing 37-year-old Mario Fierro, a Cathedral Catholic High School teacher, outside Fierro's home.

Man Arrested In Shooting At Rincon Indian Reservation

Paramedics airlifted the wounded man to a hospital.

Streetlight Cameras, License Plate Readers Installed Across San Diego

More than 100 automated license plate readers have gone up since December toward a goal of 500 citywide by June.

$3M In Cocaine Found Shipment Of Limes At Border Crossing: Customs

A driver was stopped at the border crossing with drugs hidden in a shipment of limes, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed On 1-5 Freeway In San Diego

The pedestrian was walking in traffic lanes on Interstate 5 late Friday night north of Old Town Avenue, authorities said.

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