Crime & Safety
Deadly Pileup; House Fire; Illegal Gambling Den; Violent Fight: San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Coast Guard Rescues Child From Capsized Boat Off San Diego
The crew pulled alongside the capsized sailing vessel, deployed a life ring and brought the child on board, according to the Coast Guard.
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5 Arrested In Crackdown On Mexican Mafia Across SoCal
As part of a multi-agency investigation, authorities also seized guns, drugs and alleged criminal proceeds, the FBI said.
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Brush Fire Threatens Multiple Structures Near Campo
The Posta Fire sparked off La Posta Road, north of the community of Campo, according to Cal Fire.
9th Circuit Says CA Law On Background Checks For Ammo Is Unconstitutional
The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought in San Diego by a coalition of gun owners and gun rights groups.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Ex-Girlfriend Last Seen In South Bay
Eduardo Magana, 48, of La Puente, is accused in the death of 33-year-old Alexis Guadarrama, who went missing on July 14.
Victim Of Multi-Fatal Poway Pileup Identified
Roberto Martinez Oros of Ramona was one of five people killed in a fiery pileup on state Route 67 north of San Vicente Reservoir.
The fire was sending smoke across surrounding communities.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Collision In Point Loma Heights
The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was treated for fractures to his pelvis and an open fracture to his left arm, police said.
Truck Fatally Strikes Pedestrian In Chula Vista Parkade
Paramedics took her to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, Sgt. Anthony Molina said.
Appeals Court Agrees With Judge Who Upheld Conviction In Fallbrook S&M Murder
Jessica Lynn Lopez is one of three people convicted in the 2012 slaying of Brittany Killgore.
First responders saw smoke coming from the first floor of one of the units.
'Violent Fight' Leads To Shooting, SWAT Standoff In North County
A woman was accused of threatening her boyfriend with a knife and then shooting him during a fight, sheriff's officials said.
Suspected DUI Boater Arrested After Crashing Into USS Midway, Fleeing Scene
After the collision, the vessel fled the scene and was later found near the Coronado Ferry Landing with seven people onboard.
Police Shut Down Another Illegal Gambling Den In San Diego
Authorities seized nine illegal gambling machines, $477 in cash, and a replica firearm, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Person Found Dead In Oceanside House Fire
The victim's injuries were not believed to be related to the fire, according to the Oceanside Police and Fire departments.
Eduardo Magana, 48, was arrested and booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of murder and kidnapping.
At Least 1 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash In East County
The crash caused one vehicle to roll over in the unincorporated Crest community east of El Cajon.
Bicycle Rider Suffers Broken Bones In San Diego Crash With Vehicle
Fire In Pala Mesa Now 100% Contained
Multiple agencies helped Cal Fire battle the fire, which burned seven acres and briefly prompted evacuation orders and warnings.
2 Vehicles Crash In Oceanside; 1 Hits Home, 1 Hits Tree
The Oceanside Fire Department responded early Saturday morning to two vehicle crashes.
First responders extricated a person found in the trash chute of an apartment building.
At Least 1 Dead In San Marcos Crash
The driver of the vehicle was reportedly awake when freed and taken by ambulance to a hospital, the CHP said.
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