Crime & Safety

Woman Found Slain; School Burglaries: Poway, SD County Crime Log

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

A suspect used a powder actuated nail gun to break into and steal computers and electronic tablets from multiple schools in San Diego's East County, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
A suspect used a powder actuated nail gun to break into and steal computers and electronic tablets from multiple schools in San Diego's East County, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. (San Diego County Sheriff's Department)

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

Police: Woman Found Slain In Rancho Penasquitos Condo

A 43-year-old probationer was back behind bars on suspicion of killing a woman in a Rancho Penasquitos condominium.

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Man Arrested In Series Of East County School Burglaries

Computers and electronic tablets were stolen from multiple schools in Alpine, Lakeside and Santee.

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Man Due For Sentencing For Fatal DUI Crash Into Building In La Mesa

Daniel Joseph Corona, of La Mesa, pleaded guilty March 22 to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and other charges.

Teen Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In 15-Year-Old's East County Shooting

The 15-year-old suspect, whose name is not being released due to his age, is accused in the shooting death of Omar Marquez, also 15.

Teen Jailed In Death Of 15-Year-Old On East County Sidewalk

The unidentified teen was booked into the juvenile detention facility on suspicion of murder.

Man Due For Sentencing In Female Navy Corpsman's North County Murder

Eduardo Arriola, 29, was convicted by a jury last month of first-degree murder, plus a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait.

Suspect Jailed In Slaying Of Man At Rolando-Area Veterinary Clinic

Patrick Timothy O'Brien of San Diego was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Second Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Woman In Emerald Hills

Michael Cunningham, 20, was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the slaying of 44-year-old Tamara Dorena Shellum.

Body-Camera Video Of Tierrasanta Police Shooting Made Public

Uniform-worn cameras captured footage of the police shooting, during which the officers discharged a total of more than a dozen rounds.

Woman Strikes Curb, Suffers Injuries Near Core-Columbia

Alcohol was a factor in the accident, a watch commander said.

'Suspicious' Fire Breaks Out At Heritage Inn San Diego

Police detained a person for questioning about the blaze, officials said.

2 Plead Guilty In Non-Injury Pipe Bomb Explosion At Kearny Mesa Hotel

Grover Preston Everett and Hans Jurgen Sarda pleaded guilty to charges of recklessly or maliciously possessing a destructive device.

Woman Attacked By Man In Her Encinitas Home: SDSO

Shane Crawford, 53, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, assault with intent to commit a sex crime and other charges.

Search For Missing 18-Year-Old Swimmer Set To Resume Off Mission Beach

Lifeguards rescued two distressed youths in the group but were unable to locate a third, SDFRD spokeswoman Monica Munoz said.

Skateboarder Imprisoned For Carlsbad Rape And Murder Granted Parole

Mark "Gator" Rogowski was sentenced to 31 years to life behind bars for the 1991 killing of 22-year-old Jessica Bergsten in Carlsbad.

Rescue Crews Search For Missing Swimmer Off Mission Beach

Lifeguards and police dive teams searched for a swimmer who went missing near Tower 16 in Mission Beach.

Man Accused Of Posing As Sheriff's Deputy In North County

Michael Carmichael of Oceanside was booked into county jail in Vista on suspicion of impersonating a peace officer and other charges.

Rescue Crews Look For Drowned Teen In Mission Beach

The U.S. Coast Guard joined lifeguards in searching for a teenage boy who might have drowned in Mission Beach, emergency responders said.

26 Indicted In San Diego In International Drug Trafficking Case

The investigation has so far resulted in the arrests of 17 defendants, 14 of whom are residents of San Diego, San Ysidro, Chula Vista or El Cajon.

Man Seriously Wounded In Barrio Logan Shooting

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, officials said.

State Sen. Jones Asks Judge To Reject SVP Placement In Borrego Springs

Michael Martinez, 69, is classified as a sexually violent predator.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Running Over Man With SUV In San Diego

Tantrina Spencer-Simmons, 26, pleaded guilty last week to assault with a deadly weapon and hit-and-run charges.

Crews Halt Small Brush Fire In Bonsall In San Diego's North County

The blaze started in the area of Camino Del Rey and West Lilac Road, according to the North County Fire Protection District.

Barrett Fire Burns 65 Acres In Rural Area Of San Diego's East County

The blaze sparked along Cottonwood Creek near Little Tecate Peak, according to Cal Fire San Diego.

Evacuations Ordered In Oceanside Brush Fire

The brush fire sparked in the 800 block of Wala Drive.

Man, 90, Riding Electric Scooter Fatally Injured In Vehicle Crash

The nonagenarian scooter-rider was killed in a crash with an 80-year-old driver on La Jolla Boulevard.

Armed Robbers Take Jewelry and Cash From Four Victims in Encinitas

Four suspects armed with a gun and knives robbed two men and two women in Encinitas.

Boy Found Shot To Death On Lemon Grove Sidewalk

Deputies found a teenager shot to death on a sidewalk.

Man Stabbed In Attempt To Break Up Fight In San Diego's Scripps Ranch

A man was stabbed while trying to stop a fight between two men at a strip mall parking lot in Scripps Ranch.

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