Crime & Safety

Freeway Takeover; Kidnapping Of Driver; Forced Labor: 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 issued citations to 30 riders and impounded their motorcycles after they performed risky stunts and blocked traffic across two freeways between San Diego and Solana Beach.
Authorities issued citations to 30 riders and impounded their motorcycles after they performed risky stunts and blocked traffic across two freeways between San Diego and Solana Beach. (California Highway Patrol )

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

Man Sentenced For Assaulting Men Lured Through Grindr In North County

Tobias Bartee, 29, pleaded guilty to three felony sex crime counts in connection with the assaults.

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National City Police Officer Injured In Traffic Collision

The officer, whose name was not released, suffered minor injuries.

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Drugs, Ghost Gun Found During Search Of North County Home

Deputies found counterfeit oxycodone pills that contained fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and an unserialized handgun, officials said.

Train Fatally Strikes Pedestrian In Oceanside

The rail fatality happened in a neighborhood near Strand Beach in Oceanside, authorities reported.

4 Indonesians Sue San Diego's Bumble Bee Foods For Forced Labor, Abuse

Bumble Bee representatives said the company will not comment on pending litigation.

Victim Of Fatal Lakeside Motorcycle Crash ID'd

Paramedics took him to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, where his condition continued to worsen prior to his death.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To East County Kidnapping Of Lyft Driver

The Lyft driver sent a 911 text message to authorities.

Coast Guard Stops Boat Carrying 9 Migrants Near Point Loma

The migrants were taken into custody.

CHP Stops 'Dangerous Motorcycle Takeover' On San Diego Freeways

The riders performed risky stunts and blocked traffic across two freeways between San Diego and Solana Beach, the CHP said.

Man Accused Of Kidnapping Lyft Driver In East County

In a text message to 911, the driver said she was being held against her will, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Encinitas

A white sedan struck a 60-year-old man in the roadway, sheriff's officials said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In North County

Police said the victim was taken to Palomar Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead.

San Diego Man Arrested For Armed Carjacking, Kidnapping: Sheriff

Steven Mata, 33, stole the vehicle at knifepoint, but the victim later escaped, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.

Motorcyclist Injured In Suspected Hit-And-Run Crash In North County

Investigators sought the public's help in identifying a vehicle that may have been involved in the crash.

1 Killed After ATV Flips Over, Catches Fire In Poway

The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP reported.

Fire Breaks Out In 2-Story San Diego Home

The displaced residents will stay with family members, according to the SDFD, which described the incident as an accidental chimney fire.

Man Arrested In Hit-And-Run Death In National City

A man was arrested in the hit-and-run death of a 54-year-old woman.

Crews Work Vehicle Rescue On Freeway In San Diego

A total of 24 personnel were assigned to the rescue, including three engines, one truck and one medic, officials said.

Person Taken To Hospital After Collision In Clairemont Mesa East

A total of 19 personnel assisted in the vehicle rescue.

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