Crime & Safety
Plane Crash; Suspicious Fire; Sex Assault: 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.
Plane Crashes In El Cajon; Pilot Injured But Expected To Survive
A man flying a Cessna 195 attempted an emergency landing on Interstate 8 near Greenfield Drive, according to the CHP.
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Body Found At Scene Of Suspicious Fire In Mission Bay Park
The discovery of a body at the site of a suspicious predawn brush fire in Mission Bay Park prompted a homicide investigation.
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Tips Sought: Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Woman In Pacific Beach
After the woman declined his offer for a ride, the man approached her from behind, took her by force, and placed her into his car.
10 Life Vests, Abandoned Panga Found Near Ocean Beach Pier
Immigration officials found 10 life vests on a small abandoned boat near the Ocean Beach Pier.
Man Sentenced For Firing Gun Near Demonstrators Outside Mayor's Home
Lonnie James Crawford, 38, pleaded guilty to a felony count of discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner.
Man Pleads Guilty To Murder In Woman's Stabbing On Carlsbad Trail
The defendant admitted to a murder count filed against him in connection with the Nov. 23, 2020, death of Lisa Thorborg.
Motorcycle Rider Dies In Crash In San Diego's Cortez Neighborhood
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injury In Crash Near SDSU
He was transported to a hospital in severe condition.
Man Who Died In Serra Mesa Freeway Crash ID'd
Joseph Estrella of San Diego died the day after his 27th birthday in a predawn Serra Mesa freeway crash following a night out with friends.
Man Mortally Wounded In East County Shooting
A man was found with gunshot wounds to his upper body in Spring Valley, authorities said. He later died at a hospital.
Man Arrested In San Diego During Sex Trafficking Sting Charged
The arrest was part of "Operation Cross Country." Officials said the sting led to the rescues of more than 200 sex trafficking victims.
Man Sentenced In Nationwide Racketeering Scam Targeting Elderly
The nationwide racketeering scheme targeted the elderly and took more than $300,000 from at least 10 San Diego County residents.
Man Arrested In Mexico For Murder Of North County Woman: Police
The man suspected in the shooting death of an Oceanside woman was arrested in Mexico and brought back in custody to San Diego County.
Scooter Rider Injured In Crash In San Diego
The rider suffered an open compound fracture of the wrist and was taken to a hospital.
Victim Of Fatal Lincoln Park Shooting Identified
Tre'Von Stewart-Jordan, 27, was fatally shot by an unknown assailant at a Lincoln Park-area apartment complex.
Inmate Dies Of Unknown Causes At Otay Mesa Jail
A 54-year-old inmate suffered some type of medical emergency and died at George Bailey Detention Facility, authorities reported.
Body Of Missing Woman Found In San Diego County, Stuffed In Her Car Trunk
A man accused in a botched murder-for-hire plot in Texas was arrested in the killing of Melanie Beth Conroy, whose body was found in Vista.
Judge Rules For New Trial On Damage Amount In San Diego Wrongful Death Case
Lucky Phounsy, 32, died following his April 13, 2015, arrest in Santee.
2 Gravely Injured In Escondido House Fire
Paramedics took the victims to a hospital for treatment of severe burns and smoke inhalation.
Motorcyclist Killed In I-5 Crash In North County
The motorcycle collided with an empty horse trailer being hauled by a pickup truck in Oceanside.
17 Rescued In Trafficking Crackdown In San Diego Area: FBI
"We are proud to have worked alongside our law enforcement partners in our efforts against these horrific crimes."
Homicide detectives booked Eduardo Contreras, 29, on suspicion of murder in connection with the slaying of Jose Rojas, 59.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Man's Scripps Ranch Death
Jeffrey David Smith, 60, is accused in the death of William Deignan, whose body was discovered in a pool at his home.
72-Year-Old Man Struck In Hit-And-Run Crash In San Diego
The driver left the scene and the victim suffered serious cuts to his arm and head.
1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Bicycle-Motorcycle Crash In Carlsbad
One person was killed and two others were seriously injured when a motorcycle crashed into a bicycle in Carlsbad, authorities said.
Fire Damages Taco Shop In North County
A second alarm fire substantially damaged La Gordy's Taco Shop in Vista.
The fire caused an estimated $200,000 worth of property damage, officials said.
Motorcyclist Killed In Otay Mesa Collision
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at UCSD Medical Center.
Woman Wounded By Stray Gunfire In Gaslamp Quarter
The victim was hit in the back while she was standing with a group of people.
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