Crime & Safety
Police Chase; Fatal SWAT Shooting; Teacher Charged: Oceanside, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
OCEANSIDE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories in Oceanside and North County:
Parolee Carjacks Vehicle, Leads Police On Chase Across North County: Police
Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Kenneth Wayne Ash of Oceanside was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges, including carjacking, evading police and resisting arrest.
Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The pattern and proximity of the blazes resulted in investigators conducting surveillance of the area, officials said.
Nearly 30 personnel from the Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad fire departments contained the fire to the kitchen area.
Other stories from across the county:
San Diego Catholic High School Teacher Charged With Distributing Child Porn
Ryan Bennett Segura is accused of exchanging sexually explicit videos featuring minors with another person last year, officials said.
FBI Offers Reward For Convictions In Fatal Imperial County Shooting
"Every victim of violent crime deserves justice," said Mark Dargis, special agent in charge of the FBI San Diego Field Office.
Man Arrested After Stealing Cash From Customer At Imperial Beach Bank
Roberto Galvan, 40, was identified by the victim and arrested on suspicion of robbery, officials said.
2 Killed, 3 Injured In Vehicle Crash In Chula Vista
The cause of the crash was unclear, but police were investigating.
Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole For 2003 Murders In East County
Michael James Romero, 49, was found guilty by an El Cajon jury of the Jan. 21, 2003, murders.
Hoax School Threats Are No Joke, FBI Warns
"If you make a hoax threat, the FBI will work with our law enforcement partners to identify you and hold you accountable."
The man tried to flee an inspection at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry and nearly struck several agents with his vehicle, authorities said.
Video Of Fatal SWAT Shooting In Santee Released
Authorities released video footage of the fatal shooting by deputies of an apparently suicidal ex-convict who allegedly opened fire on them.
Girl Suffers Major Injury In Vehicle Collision In San Diego
Police officials said the girl suffered a fractured right femur.
Crews Knock Down Blaze At San Diego Home
Reports of people being trapped in the burning home "turned out not to be true," an SDFD spokesman said.
Pedestrian Struck, Injured In San Diego Neighborhood
The victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital with a fractured pelvis and an open fracture to the right leg.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.