New Year's Eve Shooting; Christmas Day Fire: 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.

Investigation Ongoing Into Carlsbad Man Accused Of Speaking Shooter

Friday's hearing concerned a gun violence restraining order filed against Alexander Paffendorf, which led agents to detain him last month.

Brush Fire Near Otay Mountain Fully Contained

A brush fire near Otay Mountain north of the U.S.-Mexico border was fully contained Thursday, authorities said.

Arson Suspect Arrested In Christmas Day Fire At Former InCahoots Bar

The property, which has been abandoned for years, was also set on fire on Oct. 26, 2024.

Man Sentenced For Homeless Man's Bonita Cove Slaying

Daniel Ruben Martin, 20, was arrested along with a 17-year-old boy in connection with the death of Michael Shook, 65.

Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With Car In Encinitas

The bicyclist was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

2 Juveniles Injured In New Year's Eve Shooting In Escondido

There was no description of suspects, and no arrests were reported.

2-Car Crash Kills 2 Pedestrians New Year's Day In East County

Two pedestrians were killed in a two-vehicle crash at a Lemon Grove intersection.

Fire Burns 25 Acres Of Vegetation Near Otay Mountain On New Year's Day

The fire was reported near the mountain north of the U.S.-Mexico border, according to Cal Fire San Diego.

Firefighters Battle Blaze In Abandoned Auto Repair Shop In San Diego

Officials are investigating the cause of a New Year's Eve fire at an abandoned auto repair shop east of Interstate 805.

San Diego Officials Weigh In On Deadly Attack In New Orleans

FBI officials said an ISIS flag was located in the vehicle that drove into the crowd in New Orleans.

Woman Struck By Tractor-Trailer On SR-76 In Critical Condition: Cops

According to the Oceanside Police Department, the pedestrian was on the state Route 76 fog line at the time of the incident.

1 Stabbed At San Diego Trolley Station, Arrest Made: Cops

Authorities arrested a person suspected in a stabbing on a San Diego Trolley platform Sunday.