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Hate Crime; Egg Smuggling; Police Pursuits: 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.
Vista Woman Arrested After Highway Pursuit: Sheriff's Office
She was booked into the Las Colinas Detention Facility on suspicion of felony evasion and felony vandalism, officials said.
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Wife Wanted In Killing Of Cal Fire Captain Fled To Mexico: Police
Yolanda Marodi is suspected of killing her wife, Rebecca Marodi, a RivCo fire captain, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
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Public's Help Sought In Hate Crime, Vandalism Case In Scripps Ranch
Officials are seeking the public's help in finding three suspects in connection with a hate crime and vandalism.
Woman Sentenced For National City DUI That Killed Pedestrians
Tayishe Baltys, 46, was convicted by a Chula Vista jury of two counts of murder, plus other charges.
SDPD: Woman Injured After Collision In Mission Valley East
Police said the woman, who suffered a lacerated spleen and fractured leg, was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Authorities Crack Down On Egg Smuggling At CA Border
The skyrocketing cost of eggs has prompted an uptick in attempts to smuggle eggs across the border.
Following the collision, the driver of the SUV stopped briefly before fleeing the scene, Sgt. Jeremy Collis said.
Man Accused Of Killing Mother, Leading Police On Chase In El Cajon
Richard Leyva, 24, was arrested after the black Hyundai Sonata he allegedly was fleeing in crashed into several other vehicles, police said.
'I Don't Want To Die': Stabbed Cal Fire Captain Pleaded For Her Life
Law enforcement officials are still searching for Rebecca Marodi's wife of two years, who also goes by the name Olejniczak.
Woman's Body Found In Trunk Of Car Following East County Police Chase
Officers used a Taser to stop the driver and take him into custody. They later discovered a woman's body inside the trunk, police said.
Authorities Offer $1K Reward To Find San Diego Hit-And-Run Suspect
Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest.
Bicyclist Injured In Midway Collision
Police said alcohol was not a factor in the collision.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train Near San Diego Airport
The Amtrak train hit the person near the intersection of Pacific Highway and West Palm Street, authorities said.
Family Of Man Killed By Cellmate At San Diego Jail Files Lawsuit
The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county, Sheriff Kelly Martinez and three deputies assigned to the jail.
San Diego County Inmate Accused Of Killing Fellow Inmate In Prison
CDCR says two "improvised weapons" were found at the scene of the fatal attack.
The 51-year-old was shot in the neck, officials said.
3 Teens Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Through County: Police
The high-speed pursuit started in El Cajon and ended in Chula Vista.
Coast Guard Stops Panga Boat With 13 Migrants Near Encinitas
All 13 people aboard the boat were taken into custody, according to the Coast Guard.
Man Fatally Shot At Lemon Grove Park
Deputies found a man lying on the ground with signs of trauma to his upper torso.
Crews Stop Flames In Remote Area Of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
A motorcyclist fractured an arm when his bike crossed a road and struck a curb in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, authorities said.
Coast Guard Continues Deportation Flights Between California And Texas
The operation is led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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