Crime & Safety
Drowning; Deadly Fire; Smuggled Birds: 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 in La Mesa and East County:
Suspect In East Village Fatal Shooting Arrested In East County
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Tashaughn Jackson was booked into the county jail on suspicion of murder, police said.
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The brothers were booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of multiple felony charges, including grand theft and conspiracy.
Suspected DUI Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In East County
The crash happened on the northbound side of state Route 125, just north of Jamacha Road in Spring Valley, according to the CHP.
East County Woman Drowns In Lake Havasu After Life Jacket Comes Off
"When she entered the water, her improperly secured life jacket came off," sheriff's officials said.
Deadly Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation In Santee
The man was severely burned and pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
184 Weapons Collected At Gun Safety Event In East County
Authorities also gave free cable locks and gun safety lock boxes to people looking to secure firearms in their homes.
Motorist Killed In Crash On Freeway In East County
The single-vehicle crash happened on state Route 125 in Spring Valley, authorities said.
Other stories from across the county:
Handcuffed Arrestee Escapes From San Diego Police Station
Dandre Lamonte Johnson, 27, opened the holding cell and ran out of the police station, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Smuggling, Falsifying Cover Story
A man who concocted a scheme with his girlfriend to smuggle cocaine through the San Ysidro Port of Entry pleaded guilty to federal charges.
Fake Cop Tries To Lure Children Into Vehicle In San Diego: Police
He told them he was a police officer, and tried to get them into his vehicle to take photos of them, according to San Diego police.
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested For DUI After Colliding With Truck
The suspected DUI driver was taken to a hospital for his unknown injuries.
Boy Seriously Injured Walking Across Street In Rolando
He was taken by ambulance to Rady Children's Hospital for treatment.
Gunshot Grazes Man's Head In Otay Mesa West
The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.
Second Arrest Made In Double-Fatal Grantville Gang Shootout
Jacarre Easter, 23, was taken into custody in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Traffic Collision In Balboa Park
The American Red Cross was called in to help the five people who lived in the residence arrange for emergency shelter, authorities said.
21 Parrots, Toucan Found Hidden Inside Vehicle At CA Border
Officers found the birds in boxes and cages in the cargo area of a vehicle at the Tecate Port of Entry in San Diego County.
Man Who Died In Sheriff's Custody Following Combative Arrest ID'd
The man suffered a medical crisis and died after an altercation with deputies arresting him on suspicion of public intoxication in Cardiff.
8 Injured After Falling Off San Diego Border Wall
It was the second such incident in a week.
Biker Seriously Injured In Crash In San Diego
Paramedics rushed the man, suffering from an open fracture to his lower right leg, to a hospital.
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