Pellet-Gun Assaults; Fatal Hit-And-Run; School Threats: 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:

East County Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting His Mother

Prosecutors say Chase Folkes, 57, shot his mother in the head after she hid her debit card from him, which he wanted to use to buy alcohol.

2 Drivers Arrested At East County DUI Checkpoint

A total of 257 vehicles went through the checkpoint.

Authorities Search For Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run East County Crash

The victim was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital where he later died, the CHP said.

Man Fatally Shot In Lemon Grove

Joshua Gonzalez, 27, of Lemon Grove was expected to be booked on suspicion of murder.

Other stories from across the county:

Series Of School Threats Target San Diego Schools

Elementary, middle and high schools across San Diego have received threats of campus violence this week, authorities said.

Carlsbad Woman Killed In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash Identified

She had just parked and exited her car, authorities said.

Crackdown On Alleged Barrio Logan Protection Racket Nets 6 Arrests

Authorities arrested a half-dozen suspects in connection with an alleged 18-month series of gang-related offenses.

Bonita Man Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking And Fentanyl Death Of Teen

Marcus Ray Chavez, 30, gave the girl counterfeit pills containing fentanyl on at least four occasions.

Man Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Attempt That Led To 3 Dead Off OB Shore

Faustino Romero De La Cruz was arrested in February of this year in Santa Barbara.

Woman Killed, Suspect Arrested In Carlsbad Hit-And-Run Crash

Jose Manuel Zambrano Cruz, 26, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run, DUI causing injury or death, and vehicular manslaughter.

12-Year-Old Student Arrested For School Shooting Threat: Police

The threatening messages "caused fear on multiple school campuses and the absence of many concerned students," Sgt. Anthony Molina said.

Reward Offered In Pellet-Gun Assaults On Gay Bars In San Diego

The drive-by assaults occurred on May 18, mostly targeting gay bars, according to the San Diego Police Department.

7 Adults, Child And 2 Dogs Displaced In Clairemont Fire

A fire in a shed in Clairemont spread to a duplex, officials said.

Brush Fire Burns 1,000 Acres At Camp Pendleton

The blaze, called the Roblar Fire, sparked Saturday in the northeastern reaches of the military base.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In North County

The driver remained at the scene.

Man Shot In Head During Fight Between 2 Groups In San Diego

The suspect and two to three others left the area in a black four-door sedan, police said.

4 Injured In Pellet Gun 'Hate Crime' Attacks In San Diego

The suspects were described as white males and were seen driving in a light-colored minivan, police said.

Crews Make Progress Battling Campo Wildfire

An evacuation order for the area was issued Saturday, but lifted a short time later.

Firefighters Battle Residential Fire In San Diego

A total of 44 personnel were assigned to the fire, including one water tender, two brush rigs and four engines.

Boy Shot Following Altercation In San Diego

A boy was hospitalized after he was shot multiple times while sitting in a car, police said.

Firefighters Battle 200-Acre Blaze At Camp Pendleton

No injuries or evacuations were immediately reported.

Firefighters Work Vehicle Rescue On I-15 Off-Ramp In San Diego

A total of 23 personnel were assigned to the rescue, including one truck, one medic and three engines, officials said.

Girl Suffers Broken Leg In Crash With Parked Box Truck In San Diego

Everyone inside the SUV was taken to a hospital.