Crime & Safety

Liquid Meth Bust; Road-Rage Shooting: 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 Border Patrol agents halted a hefty load of liquid methamphetamine hidden inside a semi-truck.
San Diego Border Patrol agents halted a hefty load of liquid methamphetamine hidden inside a semi-truck. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

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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The drugs totaled 761 pounds, making it the San Diego Sector's largest single meth seizure over the past two years.

Driver Dies In Santee-Area Rollover Crash, Passenger Hospitalized

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Emergency responders raced to the scene where a car struck an embankment, but could not save the 57-year-old driver.

Man Trapped Between San Diego Border Fences, Rescued By Firefighters

San Diego authorities rushed to the scene to find one man trapped 30 feet atop one of the two border fences between the U.S. and Mexico.

Tesla Passenger Killed In Suspected DUI Crash In San Diego

The male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP said.

1-Year-Old Found Dead In East County

Medical personnel found the child unresponsive on the living room floor, Lt. Juan Marquez said.

Man Fatally Stabbed In East County

The suspect remains at large.

2 Detained After Road-Rage Shooting In East County

One of two people riding a motorcycle opened fire at the driver of a pickup truck in El Cajon, police said.

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

Authorities have publicly identified six people who were killed in recent San Diego-area traffic accidents.

Missing Woman Rescued From Storm Drain In Poway

Yafang Zhou, 59, was pulled from a drain in the area of 14600 Beeler Canyon Road, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Victims Of 5 Fatal San Diego County Traffic Accidents Identified

Authorities identified five people killed in San Diego County traffic accidents.

Suspected Human-Smuggling Boat Halted Off Coast Of San Diego

Officials took seven men and one woman into custody.

At Least 1 Killed In Fiery Crash On 805 Freeway In Chula Vista

A witness told the CHP that the car was being driven recklessly and caught fire.

Crews Battle Suspected Homeless Encampment Fire In San Diego

Fire officials said the blaze had not threatened surrounding areas or motorists.

Man Stabbed To Death After Allegedly Trying To Assault Girlfriend

He was taken to a hospital with at least one stab wound to his upper body and was pronounced dead, according to the SDPD.

Sheriff's Office Investigating Fatal San Diego Police Shooting Of Suspect

No officers were injured, according to the SDPD.

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