Crime & Safety

Police Chase; Fatal SWAT Shooting; Teacher Charged: Santee, San Diego 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.

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Michael James Romero, 49, was found guilty by an El Cajon jury of the Jan. 21, 2003, murders.

Video Of Fatal SWAT Shooting In Santee Released

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Authorities released video footage of the fatal shooting by deputies of an apparently suicidal ex-convict who allegedly opened fire on them.

Other stories from across the county:

San Diego Catholic High School Teacher Charged With Distributing Child Porn

Ryan Bennett Segura is accused of exchanging sexually explicit videos featuring minors with another person last year, officials said.

FBI Offers Reward For Convictions In Fatal Imperial County Shooting

"Every victim of violent crime deserves justice," said Mark Dargis, special agent in charge of the FBI San Diego Field Office.

Parolee Carjacks Vehicle, Leads Police On Chase Across North County: Police

Kenneth Wayne Ash of Oceanside was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges, including carjacking, evading police and resisting arrest.

Man Arrested After Stealing Cash From Customer At Imperial Beach Bank

Roberto Galvan, 40, was identified by the victim and arrested on suspicion of robbery, officials said.

2 Killed, 3 Injured In Vehicle Crash In Chula Vista

The cause of the crash was unclear, but police were investigating.

Hoax School Threats Are No Joke, FBI Warns

"If you make a hoax threat, the FBI will work with our law enforcement partners to identify you and hold you accountable."

Officers Shoot At Man Trying To Flee Inspection At Border

The man tried to flee an inspection at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry and nearly struck several agents with his vehicle, authorities said.

Police Arrest Man After Fatal Carlsbad Collision

The suspect was arrested in connection with a two-vehicle collision that killed the other driver.

Girl Suffers Major Injury In Vehicle Collision In San Diego

Police officials said the girl suffered a fractured right femur.

Crews Knock Down Blaze At San Diego Home

Reports of people being trapped in the burning home "turned out not to be true," an SDFD spokesman said.

Suspected Arrested In Brush Fires In Oceanside Neighborhood

The pattern and proximity of the blazes resulted in investigators conducting surveillance of the area, officials said.

Pedestrian Struck, Injured In San Diego Neighborhood

The victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital with a fractured pelvis and an open fracture to the right leg.

Fire Breaks Out At Oceanside Cafe

Nearly 30 personnel from the Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad fire departments contained the fire to the kitchen area.

Teenager Shot Following Park Altercation In National City

The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.

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