Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kevin Conover, 49, was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into reports that he had abused a minor.
Kevin G. Conover, 49, ​worked as a teacher at Christian Unified High School in El Cajon, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Witnesses told authorities that three suspects were seen running away after the shooting.
Officials determined the explosion happened in the living room of the home.
A medical building in Santee was evacuated Saturday while San Diego County sheriff's deputies searched for a possibly armed suspect.
An inmate who died six months ago while in custody at Las Colinas women's jail in Santee succumbed to natural causes, authorities said.
Eric Ralls faces charges for allegedly deterring a peace officer from performing his duty and assaulting an emergency personnel member.
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
The driver of the Lexus was pronounced dead at the scene.
Automated license plate reader technology helped police officers find and arrest two burglary suspects.
August Marriott, 28, was seen in cell phone video that was posted on social media becoming irate with workers at the Great Clips salon.
Thanks to automated license plate reading technology, the suspect was arrested shortly after the crash, authorities said.
The cold-case unit was contacted by a potential family member who believed she knew the victim's identity.
Ruben Castro was booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of assault, false imprisonment and failing to register as a sex offender.
August Marriott, 28, was seen in cell phone video that was posted to various social-media platforms becoming irate with salon workers.
Following the crashes, one passenger of the Nissan fled on foot, leaving behind a seriously injured passenger, according to the CHP.
An automated license-plate reader and other databases identified the involved vehicle, police said.
The accident resulted in a Sigalert that closed the freeway for several hours.
Residents can anonymously drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs at locations across San Diego County.
Police said the boy suffered major head trauma and was taken to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The attack happened on the northbound shoulder of state Route 67 in the Lakeside area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Robert Panza, 37, was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and-run offenses, according to the sheriff's office.
A car crossed over a concrete center divider into oncoming traffic and crashed into another vehicle, according to the CHP.
Mount Miguel High School​ was placed on lockdown after deputies received a report of a possible discharge of a gun heard near the campus.
"We are very excited to open Santee's third fire station in the southwestern area of our city," Fire Chief Harley Wallace said.
A toxicology report through the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office was pending, the CHP stated.
The checkpoint was held in the 9200 block of Carlton Hills Boulevard, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
The 43-year-old man was identified as the victim of the single-car collision last week.