Ponzi Scheme; Sexually Violent Predators: Poway, SD County Crime Log

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

Carlsbad Man Charged With Taking Millions In Ponzi Scheme

Richard Lee Ramirez, 53, has been charged with taking millions of dollars from investors in what federal prosecutors say was a Ponzi scheme.

Supervisor Files Records Request Regarding Sexually Violent Predators

Supervisor Jim Desmond said he is seeking documentation on what procedures are in place for SVPs approved for release to a supervised home.

Man Wounded In Drive-By Shooting In Mountain View

A 70-year-old man was hospitalized after being wounded in the leg in a drive-by shooting in the Mountain View neighborhood of San Diego.

Man Pleads Guilty To Fraud In 'Double Broker' Trucking Scheme

The U.S. Attorney's Office said he ran most of the scheme from Tijuana.

Store Owner Pleads Guilty To Accepting Stolen Merch From Robbery Crew

The U.S. Attorney's Office said Adde Munin Adde received stolen cellphones, tablets and other items.

Man Sentenced 6 Years For Fatal Valley Center DUI Crash

Oswaldo Garcia, 41, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in connection with the death of Kaula Miller.

Man Sentenced For Raping 2 Women At Knifepoint In San Diego County

Seth Alan Roberts, 22, was convicted by a jury of seven felony counts, including two forcible rape counts in Pacific Beach and Otay Mesa.

Inmate Dies After Being Assaulted: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

A man in custody at the George Bailey Detention Facility was being assaulted by other inmates and died, authorities said.

Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle While Changing Tire On I-805

The victim died at the scene.

Alleged Drug Trafficker Extradited To San Diego From Argentina

A man described by federal prosecutors in San Diego as a drug trafficker for a transnational criminal organization has been extradited to the United States.

North County Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening To Kill Sen. Schumer

Johnathan Ryan McGuire of Oceanside pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court to one count of threats in interstate commerce.

Man, 18, Fatally Shot In Front Of His Mira Mesa Home

An 18-year-old man was fatally shot in front of his Mira Mesa home by an unknown assailant, authorities said.

Motorcyclist Dies After Colliding With Bus: Chula Vista Police

A 21-year-old man died when his motorcycle collided with a Metropolitan Transit System bus, police said.

At Least 1 Dead In Light-Plane Crash On Lyons Peak In San Diego County

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were called in to investigate the accident.

Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run In Mission Valley

The California Highway Patrol was investigating a hit-and-run in Mission Valley that left a male pedestrian dead.

Robbery Reported At Chevron Gas Station In Encinitas

A man with a pocket knife left the store in a vehicle with an unspecified amount of cash and cigarettes, authorities said.

9 Minors Injured In Possible Racing-Related Crash On I-8

The wreck took place just west of Lake Murray Boulevard, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department reported.

Officials ID Woman Killed In Crash On Clairemont-Area Onramp

Officials said 39-year-old Andrea Zerlina Salinas suffered fatal injuries, as confirmed by paramedics.

2 Men Sentenced For 17-Year-Old's Shooting Death At Chula Vista Park

Deonte Martinez, 24, and Larry Bradford, 19, were arrested in connection with the March 11, 2021, death of Caleb Beasley.

Woman Killed, Man Badly Hurt In Crash On Clairemont Freeway Onramp

The fatal crash happened on the onramp from Regents Road to eastbound state Route 52, officials said.

2 Killed In I-805 Crash As Car Collides With Wall

A man and woman died in a single car collision while exiting Interstate 805.

Driver, Passenger Killed When Vehicle Crashes Into Wall In Chula Vista

Authorities were investigating a crash that killed two people in San Diego County.