Boat Capsizes; Theft Spree; Truck Crashes Into Starbucks: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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:

Pilot Error Caused Deadly Military Helicopter Crash In East County

Five U.S. Marines were killed when the helicopter crashed into a mountain ridge near Pine Valley.

Man To Stand Trial For East County Murder

Hunter Randall White, 22, is charged in the Nov. 13, 2023, shooting of 27-year-old Javier Medina in an unincorporated area near El Cajon.

Other stories from across the county:

Police Shoot, Wound Armed Suspect In San Diego

Officers provided aid to the suspect and called for paramedics, who took him to a hospital, where he is expected to survive.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Sporting Goods Theft Spree

A robbery crew stole over $16,000 in sporting goods from southern San Diego County stores.

Dad In Coma, Son Killed, Daughter Presumed Dead In Smuggling Operation

Emergency crews recovered three bodies on the beach in Del Mar.

Semi-Truck Crashes Into Starbucks, Injuring Driver And Employee

The vehicle had veered off the roadway and crashed into the building, leaving the driver trapped inside the cab.

5 Charged In Fatal Human-Smuggling Boat Operation Off Del Mar

Emergency crews recovered three bodies on the beach in Del Mar, including the body of a 14-year-old boy from India, officials said.

Coast Guard Detains 4 Migrants Aboard Boat Near San Diego

A boat crew from Coast Guard Station San Diego intercepted a 15-foot vessel in the Quivira Basin, officials said.

Search Halted After Panga Boat Capsizes Off San Diego County

Three people died, several were injured and seven others were missing after a panga boat overturned and washed ashore in San Diego County.

Victim Of Fatal Accident On North County Highway ID'd

Authorities publicly identified a 26-year-old man who died over the weekend in a traffic accident on state Route 78 in Vista.

3 Dead, 4 Hurt, 7 Missing After Panga Boat Overturns And Washes Ashore

The boat washed ashore at Torrey Pines State Beach.

1 Killed, 4 Injured In 5-Vehicle Collision On San Diego Freeway

The four injured victims were taken to a hospital, a fire official said.

Carlsbad Man Arrested For Exposing Himself To Woman, Stalking: Police

Authorities are seeking additional victims.

Man Dies After Crashing Into Tree, Fleeing Scene In North County

The sedan failed to complete a turn and crashed into a tree, officials said. The driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene.

Woman Critically Injured During Single-Vehicle Crash In San Diego

Paramedics rushed the woman, who suffered a brain bleed, to a hospital in critical condition.