Crime & Safety
Drug Bust; Deadly Helicopter Crash: 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:
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Anthony Jose Gonzales, 26, was arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting 26-year-old Michael Anthony Johnson in Lakeside, authorities said.
Man Arrested For Assault, Shoplifting In East County: Police
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5 Marines Killed In Helicopter Crash In San Diego County Identified
They were based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.
Man, Teen Killed In Crash On Rain-Slicked Road In Ramona
The man and the teen were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Authorities seized ghost guns, other guns, ammunition, handgun magazines, marijuana, heroin, meth and fentanyl from the Fallbrook home.
Suspected DUI Driver Injured In Crash Into Palm Tree In San Diego
The man was cited for DUI and was later released at a hospital, police said.
1 Killed I Crash On Ramona-Area Road
The fatal crash was reported in the 22800 block of San Vicente Road, east of Wildcat Canyon Road in Ramona, according to the CHP.
5 Marines Confirmed Dead After Helicopter Crash
The five dead were with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, officials said.
Appeals Court Says Ex-Aztecs Can Access Videos In SDSU Rape Case
The ruling concerns the lawsuit which alleges the young woman was gang raped by the men at an off-campus house party in October 2021.
The bike rider suffered serious injuries, including an open right femur fracture and a fractured hand, police said.
San Diego Jail Inmate Dies Of Unknown Causes
Paramedics took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
'Del Mar Rapist' Serving 326-Years-to-Life Prison Term Denied Parole
A man dubbed the "Del Mar Rapist" for a series of attacks committed in the 1990s was denied a bid for parole.
Man Out Of Custody Following Son's Alleged Shooting Threat
Neal James Anders, 45, was arrested after his 14-year-old son allegedly made threats to carry out a shooting at Rancho Bernardo High School.
Trial Ordered For Man Charged With Murder In Infant Daughter's Death
Jaime Santillanes, 38, is accused of causing the death of his 7-week-old daughter.
Search Underway For 5 Marines; Helicopter Found In San Diego County
The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was headed to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.
San Diego Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Sale That Caused Fatal Overdose
Derek Neal Turfler, 29, pleaded guilty to selling pills to 27-year-old Faithe Sioban Thogode, who fatally overdosed on May 9, 2022.
8 SoCal Prison Inmates With Violent Histories Named In Fatal Attack
Inmates from Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties are blamed in Monday's deadly prison-yard ambush.
2 Killed By Trains In Separate Collisions In San Diego's North County
The deadly train collisions happened in Camp Pendleton and Vista.
Man Fatally Struck By Sprinter Train In North County
The deadly collision happened between Vista Village Drive and Guajome Street in Vista, authorities said.
The collision happened on North County Transit District train tracks that travel through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, authorities said.
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