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Child Porn Arrest; Fentanyl Crackdown: 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.

More than $20 million worth of drugs have been seized at the border in the first two weeks of March, authorities announced.
More than $20 million worth of drugs have been seized at the border in the first two weeks of March, authorities announced. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

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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Officers found graphic images of child pornography on the man's phone as well as meth in his possession, according to El Cajon police.

Other stories from across the county:

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San Diego School Administrator Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Police

Detectives are looking for other potential victims.

Poway Unified Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student: Police

Stacy Michelle Walker, 40, a teacher at Mt. Carmel High School, was booked into Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility in Santee.

Ex-Richard Donovan Prison Guard Sentenced For Taking Bribes

Benito Jamar Hugie pleaded guilty to accepting cash to smuggle items in and out of the San Diego County prison for inmate Shawn Brown.

Man Killed In Encinitas Bicycle Accident ID'd

The accident happened in the 2700 block of South Coast Highway 101, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Suspect Sought In Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash With Bicyclist In Oceanside

It is believed that the driver of the Kia lives in the neighborhood of the crash, police said.

$20M In Drugs Seized At Border In First Two Weeks Of March

Agents seized 131 pounds of cocaine, 11 pounds of heroin, 10,967 pounds of methamphetamine, and 213 pounds of fentanyl, according to CBP.

17 Arrested During Fentanyl Crackdown In San Diego County

The 10-hour operation resulted in nine felony arrests and eight misdemeanor arrests and citations, authorities said.

Argument In OB Parking Lot Leads To Woman Run Over, Ex-Boyfriend Shot

Both victims were taken to a hospital.

Domestic Threats Report Leads To Valencia Park SWAT Standoff

The suspect made threats to shoot police officers and refused to surrender, prompting a roughly six-hour SWAT standoff.

Homicide Victim Found In Tijuana River Channel Identified

Rodolfo Agosto Castillo-Ancona of Mexico had trauma to his upper body that indicated he was a homicide victim, officials said.

Man Gets Over 5 Years For Arson, Fraud In Kearny Mesa Food Truck Blaze

Avonte Hartsfield, 27, was found guilty by a San Diego jury last month of setting his Rollin Roots food truck on fire.

Tips Sought In Tire And Wheel Thefts Across San Diego County

A total of 25 thefts have been reported since January in Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Diego and San Marcos.

Motorcyclist Badly Hurt In North Park Collision

Paramedics took the motorcyclist to a hospital for treatment of major arm and leg fractures.

Trial Ordered For Man Accused In Homeless Man's Bonita Cove Slaying

Daniel Ruben Martin, 19, is accused in the death of Michael Shook, 65, who was stabbed three times and beaten July 5.

Man Fatally Struck By Train In North San Diego County

The deadly collision happened just north of Torrey Pines State Beach in Del Mar, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Bicyclist Killed In Accident On Coast Highway 101 In Encinitas

The accident happened in the 2700 block of South Coast Highway 101, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash In Oceanside

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and remains at large, police said. Pieces of a silver Kia were found at the scene of the crash.

11 Residents, 1 Cat Displaced In Apartment Fire In Oceanside

The fire sparked at the Silver Oak Apartments, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.

Man Shot On Hiking Trail In North San Diego County

The three suspects ran from the scene and were at large, authorities said.

No Arrests Made In Minor 'Shoulder Tap' Operation In Encinitas

A total of 25 people were contacted during the operation.

Incarcerated Man Escapes From San Diego Reentry Program

Quintin G. Wilkerson, 53, remains at large, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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