Crime & Safety

Bank Robbery Spree; Fake Rideshare Driver; Stabbing: San Diego County Crime Log

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

Authorities asked for the public's help in identifying a man accused of posing as a rideshare driver and sexually assaulting a woman in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego.
Authorities asked for the public's help in identifying a man accused of posing as a rideshare driver and sexually assaulting a woman in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego. (San Diego Police Department)

SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

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Jesus Castaneda, 19, pleaded guilty to a felony count of assault with a semi-automatic firearm.

4 Arrested In Assault On Teen At East County Mall

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One suspect pointed a gun at the teen's head and appeared to pull the trigger, but the firearm didn't discharge, police said.

Man Severely Injured In Alleged Stabbing In San Marcos, Suspects At Large

It was reported that deputies performed life-saving measures on the victim. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Fake Rideshare Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman In San Diego: Police

Authorities asked for the public's help in identifying the suspect. Police are also trying to determine if there are additional victims.

Victims Of Recent Fatal San Diego-Area Traffic Accidents ID'd

Authorities have publicly identified seven people who lost their lives in recent weeks in San Diego-area traffic accidents.

Crews Halt Brush Fire Near U.S.-Mexico Border

The blaze, called the Border 10 Fire, sparked near the 26000 block of Campo Road in Potrero, according to Cal Fire.

Fire Damages Morena-Area Home, Displaces 4 Residents

The American Red Cross was called in to help the people who live in the home arrange for interim shelter.

Leader Of Bank Robbery Crew Sentenced Nearly 500 Years To Life For Spree

Prosecutors said Larry Lightning Jr., 45, took part in armed robberies at banks in Escondido, Scripps Ranch, Kearny Mesa and Carlsbad.

Ex-Escondido High Teacher Sentenced For Sex Crimes On 2 Students

Prosecutors say the victims were 17 and 16 years old at the time of the offenses.

Man Sentenced More Than 80 Years To Life For Nephew's Barrio Logan Slaying

Ramiro Cervantes, 48, was found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges for the death of 33-year-old Mark Anthony Ramos.

Fire Damages North Park Home

The fire displaced three residents.

Brush Fire Threatens Structures Near U.S.-Mexico Border

The blaze, called the Border 10 Fire, sparked near the 26000 block of Campo Road in Potrero, according to Cal Fire.

Motorcyclist Killed After Crash Involving Chula Vista Police Officer

The motorcyclist, who was described as a man from Chula Vista, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Lakeside-Area Wildfire At 90% Containment

The blaze caused no reported structural damage but left four firefighters with minor injuries.

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