Crime & Safety
Dog Stolen; Cannabis Bust; Fentanyl Deaths: 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.
Utah Family Reunited With Dog Stolen From San Diego Campsite
Chancho was stolen from his crate while the Grillo family was vacationing at Campland by the Bay.
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Suspect Arrested In Death Of Man Found In Scripps Ranch Pool
Jeffrey Smith, 60, will face a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the death, according to the San Diego police.
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Burglars Steal Nearly $10K In Cash, Property From East County Home
Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the masked suspects.
3 Arrested In Illegal Cannabis Bust In San Diego
Police raided and closed down an illegal butane honey oil lab and recovered $700,000 in illegal profits.
Teen Wanted On Sexual Assault In Custody In San Diego
A 17-year-old boy suspected of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl was is in custody after surrendering to authorities in San Diego.
San Diego Region Epicenter Of Fentanyl Trafficking Into U.S., Feds Say
Federal authorities said that fentanyl trafficking and drug seizures are on the rise in the San Diego region.
Suspected DUI Driver Hits 2 Cars And House In Citizen Pursuit
A driver of a Tesla pursued a pickup to Clairemont after being struck by the vehicle in Point Loma.
Woman Injured In Collision With Deputy In San Diego
The woman was taken to a hospital. The deputy was not injured in the collision.
Ex-Grossmont Union Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Counts
Gerald Lopez, 54, who taught English and coached sports at Granite Hills High School, was arrested last week by El Cajon police.
Bicyclist Killed In Collision In Escondido
The bicyclist died at the scene of the crash, officials said.
Anti-Overdose Drug Revives Stricken Inmates At George Bailey Jail
The anti-drug-overdose medication was recently made readily available for people in custody at all San Diego County jails.
During the fight, a knife was pulled and the victim's finger was severed from his body, police said. The victim was taken to a hospital.
Tips Sought In Normal Heights Vandalism Incidents
The man has caused an estimated $24,000 worth of monetary losses.
4 Charged With Defrauding San Diego Technology Company
Four people have been charged by federal prosecutors with allegedly defrauding a San Diego technology company.
San Diego Man Sentenced To 68 Months For Assault On Officer At Border
Rene Robert Ruiz, 55, was found guilty by a federal jury of attacking the unidentified officer on May 17, 2021.
Suspect In San Bernardino-Area Homicide Arrested In Chula Vista
Daniella Hess Prieto, 40, was transported back to San Bernardino County, where she was booked on suspicion of murder.
The gunshot death last week of a 59-year-old man in Ramona has been ruled a homicide, authorities said.
San Diego County Man Blamed In 2 Fentanyl Deaths Near Temecula
Christopher Koppa was arrested in El Cajon and booked on suspicion of murder in the two Southwest Riverside County deaths.
San Diego Man Drowns In Newport Beach After Trying To Retrieve Phone
The 32-year-old man drowned in Newport Harbor while trying to retrieve a fallen cell phone, authorities said.
Authorities ID Man Found Dead In Pond In San Diego's East County
"For now, the case is still suspicious in nature but no indication of foul play as of yet," sheriff's Lt. Chris Steffen told Patch.
4 Hospitalized After Suspected DUI Crash In East County
One passenger was severely hurt and three others were injured in a felony DUI crash in Lakeside, authorities said.
Mother On Electric Bike Injured In Crash With SUV In Carlsbad
The woman was traveling with her 16-month-old daughter on an electric bicycle when the pair collided with a Toyota 4-Runner, police said.
3 Wounded In Alley In San Diego's Pacific Beach Community
Three people were wounded during a shooting in an alley in the Pacific Beach community of San Diego, authorities said.
Fire Destroys Motorhome, Trailers At Jamul RV Campground Storage Site
A motorhome and three trailers were destroyed in a fire at a campground storage site, according to Cal Fire.
Man Found Seriously Wounded In Front Of Otay Mesa West Park
Paramedics rushed him to a hospital in serious condition.
Man Seriously Wounded In Parking Lot Of Hotel In Mission Beach
A man was wounded when a suspect inside a black SUV fired shots at him in the parking lot of the Bahia Resort Hotel.
Man Shot In Grant Hill Community Of San Diego; Expected To Survive
A man suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds when a silver sedan pulled up to him in the Grant Hill community of San Diego.
Man Shot While Walking In San Diego's Teralta West Neighborhood
SDPD gang detectives were investigating the shooting.
Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Wanted Man In Rolando Area Of San Diego
Police and a SWAT unit set up a perimeter around the house and residents were safely evacuated.
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