Crime & Safety
Coach Investigated; Violent Crime Report: Poway, SD County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Violent Crimes Increase In San Diego County
Violent crimes in the region increased from last year in the first half of 2022, while property crimes have declined, a new report found.
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San Diego Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Suspected Killer In Texas
Felipe Villegas is suspected of shooting Mary Garcia to death on Sept. 13 on the beach near 700 Reed Avenue, police said.
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Man Sentenced For Hitting Multiple People With Vehicle In Carlsbad
John Martinez-Gutierrez pleaded guilty to an attempted murder count last month for striking multiple people with his vehicle.
2 Wounded In Shooting Behind Encinitas Coffee Shop
A businessman and a bystander were wounded in a shooting behind Ironsmith Coffee Roasters in Encinitas.
East County School Coach Investigated For Alleged Sexual Misconduct
A coach at El Cajon Valley High School is being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct, Grossmont Union High School District said.
Woman On Scooter Hit, Dragged By SUV In North County
A woman riding an electric scooter suffered major injuries after being struck by an SUV in Vista, authorities said.
One person was killed when a sedan crashed into a tractor-trailer parked alongside Interstate 15 in northern San Diego County.
Bounty Hunter Charged In National City Case Arrested In Riverside
Jesse Wagner, 47, was described by authorities last week as a fugitive who owns the bounty hunting company Fugitive Warrants.
Man Pleads Guilty To San Diego House Fire That Killed Parents, Sister
Wilber Romero, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder charges and is due to be sentenced next month to 45 years to life in state prison.
Deputies Investigate Woman Killed In North County
Authorities said a woman was killed in Vista and deputies are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Detectives Investigate Deadly Shooting In Mira Mesa
Detectives are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead.
Eric Monte Burns, 29, is accused in the Aug. 15 crash that killed Brad Allen Catcott, 68, of Solana Beach.
Sexually Violent Predator Approved For Release To Jacumba Hot Springs
William Stafford, 71, has been convicted of "numerous felony sex offenses occurring between 1968-1990 in San Diego County."
Instacart And SD City Attorney Reach Settlement In Gig Worker Lawsuit
The judgment will cover those who worked as Instacart "shoppers" between September 2015 and December 2020.
Police: Woman Breaking Things In San Ysidro Home Prompts SWAT Standoff
The nearly seven-hour police standoff ended with her arrest, police said.
Man Detained By San Diego Police In City Heights Dies In Custody
A 23-year-old man died shortly after being detained by San Diego police, the sheriff's department said.
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Head-On Crash With SUV In East County
The injured rider was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Driver Killed In Crash Into Tree In Carlsbad
The victim, a 30-year-old man, was rushed to a hospital where he later died, Carlsbad police said.
Person Found Dead On Barona Reservation In Ramona
Security officers from the Barona Casino shut down Wildcat Canyon Road as authorities responded to the death.
Marine Recruit Collapses, Dies During Camp Pendleton Training
Private First Class Javier F. Pong, 18, became unconscious and unresponsive during training and was taken to the Marine Corps base hospital.
Man, 42, Arrested In Shooting Death Of San Diego Resident
A 42-year-old San Diego man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the shooting death of a 55-year-old San Diego man.
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