$180M Fraud Scheme; FBI Operation; Salon Outburst; Fatal Crashes: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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

Stories in Santee and East County:

Man Pleads Guilty To Assault In Santee Hair Salon Outburst

August Marriott, 28, was seen in cell phone video that was posted to various social-media platforms becoming irate with salon workers.

Man Killed, 4 Injured In East County Freeway Pileup

Following the crashes, one passenger of the Nissan fled on foot, leaving behind a seriously injured passenger, according to the CHP.

1 Killed, Others Injured In East County Highway Crash

The accident resulted in a Sigalert that closed the freeway for several hours.

Alleged Driver In East County Hit-and-Run Remains In Custody

An automated license-plate reader and other databases identified the involved vehicle, police said.

Other stories from across the county:

San Diego FBI Office Releases 'Summer Heat' Operation Arrest, Seizure Results

The San Diego field office made 76 arrests under the operation.

2 Men Injured In Suspected DUI Crash In San Diego's South Bay

One of the drivers was arrested on suspicion of DUI and was released to a hospital, where he was treated for life-threatening injuries.

Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash With SUV In North County

Sheriff's officials said the rider attempted to avoid colliding with the vehicle, but was ejected from the motorcycle.

Family Of Man Who Died In San Diego Jail Reaches $16M Settlement With County

The settlement is believed to be the largest known wrongful death settlement in San Diego County history.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Vehicle Collision In Chula Vista

Paramedics performed lifesaving measures on the victim, while he was taken to a trauma center for significant injuries.

Ex-Qualcomm Employee Gets 4 Years For $180M Fraud Scheme

Two other defendants involved in the company have also pleaded guilty and await sentencing next year.

Housekeeper Arrested In $50K Theft From Elderly Residents At South Bay Retirement Facility

Tania Soliven, 51, was arrested after she was linked her to burglaries and grand thefts at Bonita Villa Senior Living, officials said.

Security Guard Nearly Killed In Fight On San Diego Bay

The fight was reported in the 1800 block of North Harbor Drive near City Cruises by Hornblower, according to the Port of San Diego.

2 Masked Men At Large After San Diego Home Invasion Robbery

The suspects confronted and restrained the two men who live in the apartment at knifepoint, police said.

6-Year-Old Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash: San Diego Police

The child, a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, police said.