Crime & Safety

Body Found; 2 Seriously Injured In Crash: Poway, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

A collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
A collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

2 Seriously Injured In Poway Crash

A 19-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl were in the hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Poway.

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NFL Punter, 2 SDSU Football Players Accused In Rape Lawsuit

Three current and former San Diego State University football players — including NFL punter Matt Araiza — were accused in the lawsuit.

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Wrapped Body Found Near Road In Northern San Diego County

Deputies found a "body wrapped in an unknown material" in unincorporated San Marcos, sheriff's Lt. Chris Steffen said.

Skateboarder Stabs Man In North County

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of wounds of undisclosed severity.

2 Women Stabbed During Fight In San Diego

The suspect ran away from the scene.

Woman Arrested For Felony Hit-And-Run Crash In San Diego

A 52 year-old woman was in custody on suspicion of striking and killing an 82-year-old man in the Rolando Village neighborhood, police said.

Officer Fatally Shoots Dog At East Village Homeless Camp

A lawman fatally shot a dog that charged officers at an East Village homeless encampment.

SUV Hits Man And Dog On Point Loma Heights Street

Paramedics took the man to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The dog was taken to a veterinary office.

Ex-Marine Sentenced For North County DUI Wrong-Way Crash

Adam Daniel Barooshian was convicted of second-degree murder for the New Year's Day 2019 crash that killed Christopher Williams.

Motorcycle Rider Breaks Ankle In Head-On Collision In Ocean Beach

The motorcycle rider was thrown off the motorcycle and onto the hood of the Wrangler and sustained an open ankle fracture.

Fire At La Mesa Office Depot Causes Over $1M In Damage

The blaze prompted evacuations and caused more than an estimated $1 million in damage.

Man Pleads Guilty To DUI Crash That Killed Valley Center Motorcyclist

Oswaldo Garcia, 40, faces up to a decade in prison when he is sentenced for the death of Kaulana Miller.

San Diego Man Convicted Of Torture, False Imprisonment, Assaults

Seyed Kaboli, 35, who was out of custody throughout the trial, was remanded into custody after the guilty verdicts were reached.

Driver Badly Hurt In Chula Vista Crash

A woman was badly injured when the car she was driving veered off a Chula Vista street and crashed into a utility box.

Vehicle Stolen At Gunpoint In Chula Vista

The stolen vehicle is a gray Honda Civic that has a cracked windshield and damage on the passenger-side door. The license plate is 6PSH882.

Man, Wanted In Riverside County, Arrested For Explosives In Fallbrook

Jacob Oberg was booked on suspicion of several felony charges for possessing an explosive device in public.

Suspect Shot To Death By San Diego Police Identified

Police said the man attacked a pair of women in a Fairmount Park home, along with a police dog and an officer during a standoff.

2 Arrested In Connection With Deadly Logan Heights Shooting

Two people were behind in connection with the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man in the Logan Heights area.

2 Rescued From Trench Near San Diego's Midway District

The state Division of Occupational Safety and Health will investigate the incident, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

Reward Offered In Chula Vista Shooting Death

Police investigating the shooting death are asking any witnesses to come forward.

Pastor, 3 Others Plead Guilty To Benefits Fraud In San Diego Federal Court

The U.S. Attorney's Office said the church operated around 30 affiliate churches in the United States and Mexico.

Assault Suspect Fatally Shot By Police In San Diego's Fairmount Park

Authorities initially indicated the suspect may have been armed with a machete, but later said the weapon was some type of sharp object.

Man Convicted Of Murder For Striking Man With Wrench At 7-Eleven In San Diego

A San Diego jury also found 29-year-old John Cowan Patch guilty of assault with a deadly weapon for striking George Almestar in 2019.

2 Arrested In Man's Stabbing In San Marcos

Johnnie Kousol, 44, and Deon Palmer, 32, were arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, cruelty to animals and conspiracy.

Driver Killed When Vehicle Crashes Into Tree In Chula Vista

The motorist died at the scene, Sgt. Anthony Molina said.

Wildfire Sweeps Through Pine Valley Area Of San Diego County

Within three hours, the burn area had grown to about 120 acres, forestry officials reported.

Mountain View-Area Police Standoff Suspect Behind Bars

Reginald Smith, 68, was arrested following the drawn-out barricade situation, police said.

Engine Trouble Forces San Diego-Bound Flight To Make Emergency Landing

An American Airlines flight from Seattle to San Diego had to make an emergency landing and was forced to return to an airport in Seattle.

Woman Killed, Husband Arrested In East County Shooting

The couple's nine children, who range in age from 2 to 17, were at home at the time of the shooting, police said.

Man Pleads Guilty To Chula Vista Home Day Care Facility Shooting

Gustavo Sepulveda, 41, is slated to be sentenced to a 21-year prison term.

Mountain View-Area Police Standoff Ends With Suspect In Custody

The man was arrested following a 30-hour police standoff.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Theft Of Utah Family's Dog From Mission Bay

The Grillo family was vacationing in San Diego in early August when their mini-goldendoodle, Chancho, was taken from Campland by the Bay.

One Person Killed In Logan Heights Shooting

The suspect remains at large, police said.

Man Stabbed, Another Hit With Hammer In Corridor Community Of San Diego

Paramedics rushed both victims to a hospital.

San Diego Police Standoff Passes 24-Hour Mark

A SWAT Team remained in a Mountain View neighborhood overnight where a gunman triggered a shelter-in-place order.

SWAT In Standoff With San Diego Man Who Allegedly Threatened Neighbor

A San Diego man allegedly fired a gun at a neighbor's home before barricading himself inside his house as a SWAT Team closed in.

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