Human Smugglers; Shooting At Senior Living Facility: 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:

5 In Custody Following Suspected Human Smuggling In Spring Valley

The five people taken into custody were not identified by the Border Patrol.

Firefighters Respond To Injured Hiker At Mission Trails Regional Park

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department received a call of a need for assistance at Golfcrest Drive and Navajo Road.

Other stories from across the county:

Citizen Accused Of Transporting Undocumented People In Cloned Delivery Van

Border Patrol agents arrested a U.S. citizen accused of smuggling nine undocumented people in a cloned delivery van in the Campo area.

Fire Damages Home In Serra Mesa, Injuring 3 Residents

The fire caused $600,000 in damage to the single-family residence, the department said.

Firefighters Douse Kitchen Fire In Linda Vista

Crews rescued three dogs.

Police Identify Man Fatally Shot In Oak Park Living Facility

The victim was identified as Dennis Robinson of San Diego, according to San Diego Police Department Lt. Lou Maggi.

Firefighters Battle Blaze At Vacant Country Saloon

The fire was eventually fully contained.

Assault Weapon Charge Reduced For Ex-County GOP Chair's Son

Victor Krvaric, 24, was arrested in September at his father's Scripps Ranch home.

Gas Station Robbery Suspect At Large In San Diego

The armed suspect is at large.

Pedestrian Killed On Otay Mesa Freeway In San Diego

Two vehicles pulled over at the crash scene, a witness said.

Man Struck And Killed Crossing San Diego Street: Cops

A pedestrian was not in a crosswalk when a car struck him, police say.

Firefighters Battle La Jolla Car Blaze

A total of 20 personnel were fighting the fire.

SD Police, CHP Warn Public Of Increased DUI Patrols, Tips To Stay Safe

Deputies and CHP officers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers from Christmas Eve until New Year's Day.