Crime & Safety

'Aggressive' Dogs; Mass Shooting; School Threats: Santee, SD County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

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

Stories near Santee and East County:

2 Alpine School Students Suspended Over Threats

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The fusillade of gunfire left Victor Rendon Jr., 34, dead in front of the house in the 900 block of Leland Street, according to police.

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation Order, Warning In East County

A temporary evacuation point was established at Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego.

Man Using Walker Fatally Struck In Hit-And-Run Crash In East County

Authorities found vehicle parts at the scene of the crash and identified the dark-colored SUV as a 2018-2024 Chevy Traverse.

Sheriff's Deputies Shoot, Kill Armed Man In San Diego's East County

A woman reported that her ex-boyfriend entered her house through the back door, armed with a gun and acted erratically, authorities said.

Other stories from across the county:

Driver Sentenced 21 Years To Life For Fatal Pacific Beach DUI Crash

Nestor Alejandro Hernandez, 24, pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for the Jan. 22, 2023, crash.

Harbor Police Officer Wounded In Downtown Shootout ID'd

Patrick Lynch suffered a bullet wound to the hip in the Nov. 13 exchange of gunfire with 26-year-old ex-security guard Christopher Farrell.

3 Plead Not Guilty To Alleged Hate-Related Pellet Gun Attacks

Anthony Lopez-Quinonez, Arturo Herrera-Sustaita and Angelo Nathaniel Aron, all 19, are accused in gel pellet shootings on six victims.

2 San Diego Sexually Violent Predators To Be Given 'Transient Release'

The decisions came after searches for permanent housing proved fruitless for the conditional releases of both men.

North County Woman Charged For Alleged Unsupervised 'Aggressive' Dogs

Debra Barkley, 68, pleaded not guilty earlier this week to misdemeanor counts of maintaining a public nuisance.

1 Killed, 4 Injured In House Party Shooting In National City

The shooting happened at a large party in an abandoned house, police said.

Person, 2 Dogs Found Dead In Burned Residential Trailer In SD County

After firefighters extinguished the flames, deputies discovered the deceased person and apparent remains of two dogs.

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