Stolen Gas; Arsonist Arrest; Fentanyl Pills Bust: Carlsbad, 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:

Body Of Missing Woman Found In La Mesa

A ruling on the cause of her death was on hold pending completion of postmortem examinations.

Suspected Arsonist Jailed in Spate of East San Diego-Area Brush Fires

A transient was arrested over Thanksgiving weekend for allegedly setting a spate of brush fires.

Other stories from across the county:

Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against City For Boys' Deaths During Pursuit

The Dec. 8, 2023, crash on an Interstate 805 off-ramp killed brothers Malikai, 8, and Mason Orozco- Romero, 4.

Man Sentenced For Attempted Rape Of Senior At Mira Mesa Church

Hugo Jonathan Espinoza-Martinez, 29, must also register as a sex offender as a result of his plea to an attempted forcible rape count.

Man Sentenced 60 Years To Life For Woman's Murder In Oceanside

Vicente Huerta, 27, was found guilty in two separate trials for the June 4, 2022, shooting that killed 22-year-old Chelsea Pacheco.

Victim Repeatedly Stabbed In Teralta West-Area Neighborhood

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of six stab wounds to his back, one to his right leg and another to his right forearm

Pedestrian Killed In Ocean Beach Hit-Run

The victim, whose name was withheld pending family notification, died at the scene, SDPD Officer David O'Brien said.

Over 215 Pounds Of Fentanyl Pills Found In SUV At CA Border

During a secondary inspection, officers discovered and removed 30 packages from the doors, rear quarter panels and spare tire of the SUV.

Man Accused Of Stealing Over $40K In Gasoline In San Diego County

Andrew Gerardo Escobedo, 19, was arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of grand theft.

Former Tri-City Nurse Sentenced For Attempted Sex Assault

Gary Johnson, 63, was found guilty by a Vista jury earlier this year of burglary and attempted sexual assault of an unconscious person.

Coast Guard Evacuates Woman From Cruise Ship

A Coast Guard Dolphin helicopter crew based in San Diego and a Coast Guard C-27 crew out of Sacramento assisted in the evacuation.

Teen Seriously Injured In E-Bike Collision In San Diego

The teen, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to a hospital, police said.