Escaped Inmate; Misplaced Remains: San Diego County Crime Log

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

Report Of Armed Man In Escondido Leads To Non-Fatal Police Shooting

The gun that the suspect allegedly had been wielding turned out to be a BB pistol, according to police.

Trial Begins In Case Of Misplaced Remains Of 'Mayor Of Imperial Ave'

The funeral home tasked with his burial negligently misplaced his remains, an attorney told jurors.

San Diego Doctor Pleads Guilty In Death Of 'Friends' Star Matthew Perry

Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego is the third of five defendants in the case to sign a plea deal with prosecutors.

Fight At Fiesta Island Leads To Stabbing, Fatal Shooting

The reason for the violent confrontation was not immediately clear.

Man Fatally Shot By Sheriff's Deputy In National City Identified

The Lakeside man was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy during a confrontation at a car dealership near Naval Base San Diego.

Driver Sentenced To Prison For Fatal East County DUI Crash

Iqbal Noory Ibrahim, 32, pleaded guilty to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and assault with a deadly weapon.

Man Found Dead In Mission Valley Identified

The 25-year-old man was found dead behind a grocery store.

Pedestrian Killed While In Marked Crosswalk

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Wife In Front Of Kids In Chula Vista

Francisco Uriarte, 41, was extradited to San Diego in connection with the 2020 killing of his 35-year-old wife, according to police.

State Bar Seizes Law Office Of El Cajon Woman Accused Of Posing As Attorney

The El Cajon woman was pretending to be an immigration and family law attorney, authorities said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle On SR-94 In East County

The man was standing on the freeway, according to the CHP.

Suspect In Alleged 2020 Spousal Murder In Chula Vista Jailed

Francisco Caldera Uriarte, 41, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on Thursday on suspicion of murder and child endangerment.

Lawsuits Allege Over 100 Children Sexually Abused At County Shelter

The litigation concerns the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children's Center, a facility that provides temporary emergency shelter for children.

Motorcyclist Killed In Otay Mesa Crash ID'd

The man died at the scene, the CHP reported.

Man Killed In National City Hit-Run

Paramedics took the victim to Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, where he was pronounced dead.

Motorcyclist Killed In Predawn Crash In Otay Mesa

The motorcyclist died at the scene of the accident, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Motorcyclists Who Died In 2 San Diego-Area Crashes Identified

The men died over the last three days in San Diego-area motorcycle crashes.

Incarcerated Man Walks Away From San Diego Reentry Program

Michael A. Jacobson, 42, had been housed at the San Diego reentry facility since Dec. 26, 2023.

5 Adults, 3 Dogs Displaced After Oceanside Home Catches Fire

A total of 20 personnel were assigned to the fire, including two ladder trucks, one medic and four engines, officials said.

3 San Diego Firefighters Injured In Crash Responding To Hurricane Helene

The Task Force 8 crew left San Diego on Friday with 48 people from multiple agencies.