Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Hector Amador Balderas, 44, pleaded guilty to hitting Aiden Antonio Torres De Paz with his vehicle.
The fire caused so much damage that the structure was likely to be a complete loss, officials said.
The student had a gun concealed in his pants when he was taken into custody, police said.
Jonclaude Smith failed to yield after an attempted traffic enforcement stop, prompting a vehicle pursuit, sheriff's officials said.
Border Patrol agents have arrested two fugitives wanted in Mexico.
Authorities said Frank Torres, 61, was reported missing Tuesday after family members and friends were unable to find him.
Benito Garcia Jr., 31, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.
The woman was taken to a hospital with a fractured pelvis, police said.
Brandon Ivan Padilla, 20, admitted using a firearm to threaten victims during each crime, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Investigators said the man has not been identified because of the extent of his injuries.
Police are seeking additional witnesses.
Police said a speeding car ran a red and hit a marked, on-duty police car.
Betty Broderick, who was convicted of killing her ex-husband and his new wife in 1991, died Friday at a Chino hospital. She was 78.
Authorities boarded eight cruise ships and said they determined that 27 people were involved in the spread of child sexual abuse images.
The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
Detectives are working with the Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause and manner of death.
The lawsuit alleges a deputy responded by driving to the scene, stopping momentarily, then leaving without ever stepping out out of her SUV.
Prosecutors say that in three of the robberies, the perpetrators carjacked the trucks while the drivers were getting gas.
Savannah Monique Taylor, 21, is facing a state prison term of between 7 and 9 years, according to court documents.
The circumstances leading up to the pursuit and shooting were under investigation.
Jose Santana, 36, was arrested Wednesday after a four-day manhunt, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Officials said the interdiction was conducted without force.
The signing comes during Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Week, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Police are seeking a person of interest in the case.
The suspect fled north into Chicano Park, according to the San Diego Police Department.
The girl was with a friend at the time, who screamed for the man to stop, sheriff's officials said.
Evidence and witness accounts indicate the man may have been sitting or lying in the alley directly in front of the truck, police said.
Officials warned residents to expect traffic delays during the three-day wildland preparedness exercise.
“When they found him, he was bleeding heavily and is now in a coma with brain damage, kept alive on life support," according to a GoFundMe.
The girl was with a friend at the time, who screamed for the suspect to stop, sheriff's officials said.
A 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike suffered life-threatening injuries this weekend after a
Hundreds of animals were seized under a judge's order at a San Diego County animal sanctuary.
A 14-year-old girl suffered fatal injuries Sunday in a single vehicle crash.
Michael William Howard, 41, must also register as a sex offender for the July 13, 2025, attack.
The child was able to flee and reported what happened, police said.