Marine Killed In Crash; Ex-Teacher Convicted: 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.

Man Arrested After Having Loaded Ghost Gun In North County Park

Investigators also found two meth glass pipes and a small clear baggie containing the drug in the man's fanny pack, authorities said.

Suspect Arrested In Deadly Shooting Of Navy Sailor In San Diego

Ta'Kari Terell Benness, 20, was taken into custody in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on suspicion of fatally shooting Albert Soto, 18, police said.

East County Stabbing Victim Dies In Hospital: Police

The suspect and victim were both homeless and recently met, police said.

Jury Declines Awarding Damages In Civil Trial of Misplaced Burial

Though jurors declined to award damages, they did rule that SCI was negligent for the misplaced burial.

Jet Ski Driver Pleads Guilty To Fatally Striking Girl In Mission Bay

Arsanyous Refat Ghaly, 20, admitted to causing the July 29, 2023, watercraft crash that killed Savannah Peterson.

Camp Pendleton Marine Killed In Motorcycle Crash

The 22-year-old Marine lost control while passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To Soliciting Explicit Photos Of Teen

The sexual exploitation of a minor charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.

Ex-Marine Who Pleaded Guilty In Fatal Restaurant Fight Dies

Prosecutors dismissed a case against a former Camp Pendleton Marine because the defendant died of a drug overdose.

One Killed In East Village Freeway Crash

The motorist, a 23-year-old Chula Vista woman, lost control of the 2016 Kia Soul she was driving.

Pedestrian Killed In Crash On San Diego Freeway Ramp

The car crashed into a cement barrier, went down an embankment and hit a transformer, which struck the pedestrian, a witness told the CHP.

Ex-High School Teacher Convicted Of Sex Charges Involving Student

Gerald Lopez, 56, who taught English and coached sports at an East County school, was arrested in 2022 by El Cajon police.

Migrant Smuggling Ring Leader Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison

Felipe de Jesus Rosales-Herrera admitted in a plea agreement that his organization smuggled over 100 undocumented migrants into the U.S.

San Diego Surgeon Charged In $100M Workers' Comp Fraud: Authorities

If convicted, he faces over 13 years in prison, officials said.

Firefighters Work Vehicle Rescue On I-5 Off-Ramp In San Diego

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

Coronado Carjacking Death: Man Sentenced 15 Years To Life

A 19-year-old man who was accused of causing a soldier's death during a carjacking was sentenced on Friday.