Freeway Shooting; Kidnapping, Auto Theft: La Mesa, SD County Crime Log

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:

Car With Toddler Inside Stolen In East County

The toddler was found unharmed in her car seat and was reunited with her parents, authorities said.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder, Attempted Murder, In Dentist Slaying

Mohammed Sabah Abdulkareem, 29, of El Cajon, is accused of gunning down dentist Benjamin Harouni, 28, and two other employees.

Driver Wounded In Freeway Shooting In East County

The shooting happened on westbound I-8, east of Grossmont Boulevard in La Mesa, according to the CHP.

Other stories from across the county:

Bicyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In North County

The bicyclist was struck by two vehicles in Vista.

Border Patrol Details Killing Of 'Armed Individual' In Otay Mesa Area

The individual was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Grantville Shooting That Killed 2

Charles Patrick Burke Jr., 31, was arrested in connection with the deadly gunfire that broke out March 1 near the pool area of a complex.

Man Charged With Killing Teacher Said It Was Self-Defense

Jesse Milton Alvarez, 33, is charged with murder for the Feb. 1, 2021, death of Mario Fierro, a Cathedral Catholic High School teacher.

Power Line Sparks Residential Fire In Hillcrest

The fire caused an estimated $20,000 worth of damage.

Scooter Battery Explodes, Causing Fire In Backyard Storage Area

A hazardous materials team was called to the scene because of the lithium battery.

2 Plead Guilty To Manslaughter In La Jolla House Party Shooting

Odyssey Sellers Carrillo, 23, and Malik Joshua Campbell, 24, were arrested in connection with the 2019 shooting death of Nina Silver, 20.

Man Walking On Freeway Fatally Struck By SUV In San Diego

The fatal crash happened on northbound Interstate 15, north of Friars Road, according to the CHP.

Man Fatally Struck By Coaster Train In Carlsbad

The deadly collision happened north of the Carlsbad Village Coaster Station near the Coast Highway Bridge, authorities said.

Man Found Crawling In Parking Lot Dies After Arrest In Cardiff

After paramedics arrived, the man suffered a medical emergency, lost consciousness and stopped breathing. He was later pronounced dead.

2 Charged In Murders Of Witnesses In Trafficking Prosecution

Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta and Ricardo Orizaba are charged in the deaths of Cesar Armando Murillo and Maira Sofia Hernandez.

Temecula Man's Fentanyl Death: Plea Deal For Carlsbad Resident

Kevin Michael Bryant provided 43-year-old Cameron Trask with the fentanyl-laced pills that killed him.

Bandit Robbing Migrants Is Killed By Border Patrol In CA: Report

Surveillance recently captured images of armed bandits robbing migrant groups, Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens said.

Police Probe Shooting Death Of 2 Men At San Diego Apartment Complex

Two men with gunshot wounds were found inside an apartment complex stairwell in the Grantville neighborhood of San Diego and later died.

Woman Injured After Falling About 25 Feet From Cliff In San Diego

She suffered serious injuries and was taken directly to a local hospital via a SDFD helicopter.