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Head-On Crash; Train Collisions: Ramona, San Diego County Crime Log

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

Pedestrians were fatally struck by trains in Encinitas and Vista.
Pedestrians were fatally struck by trains in Encinitas and Vista. (Maggie Avants/Patch)

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

Man Dies After Colliding With 2 Vehicles In Ramona

A 90-year-old man died in a head-on collision that pushed his vehicle backward and into the path of another vehicle, authorities said.

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2 Of 5 Marines ID'd In Deadly Southern CA Military Aircraft Crash

Five marines died when an MV-22B Osprey crashed near Glamis in Imperial County, California. Two of them were identified Friday.

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Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train In Encinitas

The pedestrian was hit and killed by an Amtrak train.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train In Vista

The pedestrian was hit and killed by a Sprinter train in Vista.

U.S. Navy Helicopter Crashes In Southern CA; All Crew Members Survive

A second military aircraft crashed in southern California's Imperial County in as many days. Officials say all four crew members survived.

5 Marines Killed In Southern California Military Aircraft Crash

The aircraft was based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.

Man Stabbed While Waiting For Trolley In San Diego

The victim told police there was no altercation leading up to the attack.

Police Seek Tips In Brutal Assault At La Jolla Shores Beach

Fearing for her life, the woman fought back, and the attacker eventually let her go and ran off to the north.

Gun-Wielding Thief Robs Logan Heights Eatery

The robber left with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Millete Attorney Declares Doubt Of Competency

Criminal proceedings were suspended in the case of Larry Millete, who is accused of killing his wife, May "Maya" Millete.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Charges In Fatally Striking Woman in Kearny Mesa

Frank William Shoaf, 39, pleaded not guilty to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI.

SDPD Officers Who Fired On Man In Tierrasanta Identified

SDPD Officers Jason Langley, Cassie Louret and Austin Thomas fired on the 62-year-old man in a hallway outside his apartment.

Police Still Searching For Shooter In 2019 Sailor Murder

The unknown man produced a gun and shot Lamontee Stevenson, 19, multiple times.

Ex-SD Military Contractor Pleads Guilty To Sending Sensitive Info

Joe Sery, 77, pleaded guilty to unlawfully sending sensitive information to foreign countries.

Police Find Man Unresponsive, Fatally Wounded In North County

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Driver Seriously Hurt In Pacific Beach Crash

Paramedics took the woman to a trauma center for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

SD DA To Seek Prosecution Of Price Gougers Amid Baby Formula Shortage

The San Diego County District Attorney's Office said it would pursue prosecutions of sellers overcharging for baby formula.

Police Looking For Robber Who Flashed Gun In Rancho Penasquitos

Police are looking for the suspect of a 7-Eleven robbery in Rancho Penasquitos.

Ex-East County Nursing Assistant Sentenced For Sexual Assaults

Matthew Fluckiger, 37, was sentenced to state prison for sexually assaulting three women at nursing care facilities in El Cajon and La Mesa.

Man Arrested On Assault Charges In Spring Valley

Rene Soto, 41, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and was booked into the San Diego County Central Jail.

Grand Jury Returns Indictment Against 11 In PB Demonstration Attacks

Ten of the 11 defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges, while another defendant is set to be arraigned later this month.

Bullet Found Near Coronado High Football Field Prompts Police Sweep

A bullet found near the Coronado High School football field led to a police sweep of schools in the area.

1 Killed In Head-On Crash On SR-67 In Ramona

One person was killed in a head-on collision between two sedans on state Route 67 near Dos Picos County Park.

Family Sues Over Alleged Hepatitis A Infections Linked to Strawberries

The suit was filed in San Diego Superior Court against FreshKampo.

San Diego Dehydrated Hiker Ignites Signal Fire That Charred 2 Acres

San Diego firefighters were able to stop the spread of a fire that burned at least two acres near Otay Mountain Truck Trail.

1 Killed, 1 Hurt In Crash Of Skydiving Plane In Oceanside

Paramedics took the injured man and woman to a hospital, where the latter was pronounced dead, officials said.

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