Crime & Safety
School Threat; Wrong-Way Crash; Stabbing: 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:
Authorities Seek To Identify Woman Found Dead Near Creek During Storm
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She was found unresponsive Jan. 22 in the brush near Forester Creek in Santee, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
Sex Offender Pleads Guilty To Sex Acts With Teen At East County Motel
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Lawrence Cantrell is one of two registered sex offenders charged with engaging in sex acts with a 16-year-old girl at an El Cajon motel.
Adam Michael Nordhues, 41, of La Mesa is accused of assaulting the couple, both 69 years old, without provocation, police said.
Wrong-Way Driver Killed, Toddler Injured In I-8 Crash In East County
The driver died at the scene, while a 17-month-old child seated in another vehicle was taken to Rady Children's Hospital.
Other stories from across the county:
Man Whose Son Is Accused Of Threatening Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
Neal James Anders, 45, was arrested after his son allegedly made threats to carry out a shooting at Rancho Bernardo High School.
Woman Sentenced For Stabbing Sleeping Man On Trolley In La Jolla
Angelina Montes Stricklen, 31, pleaded guilty to attempted murder for the Oct. 22, 2023, attack on the 21-year-old victim.
Ex-Border Patrol Agent Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribes, Smuggling
Hector Hernandez, 55, of Chula Vista accepted bribes and took part in drug and human smuggling attempts.
Ex-San Diego County Deputy Gets Probation For Bringing Cocaine To Jail
Allen Wereski, 49, pleaded guilty last year to possessing drugs on jail property for having cocaine at the Vista Detention Facility.
Construction Company With Riverside County, San Diego Offices Sued By State
The lawsuit alleges West Coast Drywall & Company, Inc., also known as West Coast Drywall & Paint, is ripping off its workers.
Teens Released To Parents After Attempted Auto Theft In Mission Valley
Officers surprised them as they started the car, but they backed into the car parked behind them, authorities said.
The American Red Cross was called to help the residents of the damaged two-story home — all adults — arrange for interim shelter.
Teenager Wounded In Chula Vista Shooting
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital.
San Diego Central Jail Inmate Suspected In Cellmate's Death Arrested
A 36-year-old inmate was arrested in connection with the death of a 24-year-old cellmate, authorities said.
Man Gets Nearly 11 Years For Shooting, Killing Friend In City Heights
Alan Bahena, 22, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other charges for the shooting of 22-year-old Alex Leyva.
6 Displaced After La Jolla Apartment Fire
The American Red Cross was called in to help four adults and two children arrange for emergency shelter.
Convicted Felon Arrested On Drugs, Weapons Charges In North County
Deputies seized bags of meth, a semi-automatic pistol, fully loaded magazines and ammunition, a canister of mace and cash, authorities said.
Man Stabbed, Critically Wounded During Fight In North County
A probationer was accused of stabbing another man during a predawn fight in Solana Beach.
Suspect In 2021 Mountain View Homicide Arrested
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in the 2021 shooting death of a 59-year-old man in San Diego's Mountain View neighborhood, police said.
San Diego Police, City Attorney Act To Shut Down Massage Parlor
"Ocean Spa is a sex shop — not a massage parlor — and it has no place in our community or anywhere else," City Attorney Mara Elliott said.
Student, Father Arrested After Threats Made Against High School
Unserialized firearms, other assault weapons and "several destructive devices" were found at the family's home, according to police.
The boy was seriously injured when the driver struck a signal post in the center median, police said.
Woman Struck By SUV While Walking In Little Italy Neighborhood
Paramedics took the woman to a hospital for treatment of a fractured pelvis, police said.
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