Crime & Safety
Buried Body; Severed Thumb; Hit-And-Runs: 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:
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Along with prison, Brian Raymond is required to register as a sex offender and must pay $260,000 in restitution to the victims.
Other stories from across the county:
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle At Otay Border
A SDPD Traffic Division officer was investigating the fatality.
Authorities Find Truck Involved In Hit-And-Run In North County
The boy suffered major injuries and remains in critical condition at the hospital, officials said.
Police Release Image Of Vehicle Involved In Hit-And-Run That Killed Teen
The 14-year-old boy's family is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the hit-and-run driver.
Man Sues County, Sheriff, For Alleged Severed Thumb At San Diego Jail
Mauricio Bernal alleges the injury happened while he was an inmate at the downtown jail in July of 2023.
Man Who Was Fatally Struck By Car On I-5 ID'd
The man, who was homeless, died at the scene of the accident, officials said.
Paramedics took the 27-year-old victim to a hospital.
2 Arrested After Body Found In Makeshift Grave At Balboa Park: Police
The victim was identified as 43-year-old James Garcia, who was believed to be homeless in the Balboa Park area.
Police Find SUV Involved In Fatal Hit-And-Run In North County
Teen On E-Bike Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash In North County
Investigators said a pickup truck struck the teen and then fled the scene.
Victims Of Double-Fatal Barrio Logan Shooting ID'd
The victims are believed to have recently immigrated to the United States from Venezuela, according to police.
Paramedics took the man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
San Diego Superior Court Warns Of Jury Duty Scam Calls
Scammers posing as court officials have called and threatened arrests or fines for people missing jury duty, officials said.
Pedestrian Killed In North County Hit-And-Run Crash
The pedestrian was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Phony Massage Therapist Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Clients
Police are seeking possible victims and witnesses.
Appeals Court Upholds Murder Conviction In Corpsman's Oceanside Death
A state appeals court upheld the first-degree murder conviction and life without parole sentence for a man who gunned down his neighbor.
Man Who Trafficked Woman, Beat Her At National City Motel, Sentenced
Troy Shelvin Cannon, 30, of Las Vegas, was convicted by a San Diego federal jury of sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion.
Man Pleads Guilty To Double Murder Of Family Members In Imperial Beach
Marco Antonio Valadez Jr., 50, admitted to the Dec. 4, 2021, slayings of Raquel Pitsenberger and her son, Marco "Tony" Valadez Jr.
Ex-Camp Pendleton Marine Sentenced For Illegal Firearms Sales
Christian Ferrari, 23, pleaded guilty to selling 22 rifles to officers with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
LA Man Gets Probation In Badge Bribery Scheme In San Diego County
Akiva Grunewald, 46, pleaded guilty in downtown Los Angeles to making false statements.
Weekend I-15 Fatality In Temecula Blamed On DUI Carlsbad Man: CHP
Witnesses provided video of the stabbing attack, which led to the arrests of two suspects, police said.
Crews Battle Structure Fire In Residential Area In San Diego
A total of 36 personnel were assigned to the fire, including one truck, one medic and six engines, officials said.
Firefighters Battle Residential Fire In San Diego
A total of 24 personnel were assigned to the fire, including one truck, one medic and four engines, officials said.
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