Crime & Safety
Daycare Abuse Arrest | Foster Mother's Killing | Fugitive Predator Found Dead: Santee, SD 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.
Stories in Santee and East County:
Robbery Suspect Arrested After 50-Mile Pursuit In San Diego County
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A dispute over driving behavior led to a robbery and a police pursuit that lasted more than 100 minutes, authorities said.
Suspect In Arson Fires, Commercial Vandalism In Lemon Grove Jailed
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Jose Martin Garcia was arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail.
Stolen Car Recovered After High-Speed Chase Through San Diego County
Deputies found the stolen car abandoned in El Cajon with an unloaded shotgun in the back seat, authorities said.
Two women and a man were injured in the Monday afternoon crash, authorities said.
Other stories from across the county:
Man Arrested In Child Sexual Abuse Investigation At San Diego Daycare
Authorities have identified at least three potential victims and are investigating whether additional children were abused.
Autopsy: Inmate Who Died At Vista Jail Succumbed To Intestinal Ailments
At the time of his death, Corey Michael Dean had been in custody for about a month on suspicion of burglary and felony vandalism.
Police Officer Shoots, Kills Axe-Wielding Man Near San Diego Trolley Platform
No SDPD officers were injured during the incident, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office reported.
Family Of Alpine Man Fatally Shot By Deputy In His Home Sues County
The lawsuit names San Diego County and the two deputies as defendants.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Stabbing Logan Heights Resident To Death In 1976
Mitchell Hernandez pleaded guilty to the 1976 killing of Leo Marquina.
Man Accused Of Poisoning Foster Mother, Burying Body In Valley Center Charged With Murder
Prosecutors say the 34-year-old man fatally poisoned his foster mother with fentanyl, buried her body and stole money and property from her.
3 Romanians Arrested Near Oceanside, Including Suspected Organized Crime Member
Border Patrol officials said one of the suspects had an outstanding warrant in Virginia related to alleged credit card fraud.
La Jolla Couple Accuses Disney And 'Toy Story' Actor Of Elder Abuse, Fraud In Lawsuit
The couple claims they lost about $900,000 after investing more than $2 million in gold coins through the former child actor.
Sexually Violent Predator Found Dead In San Diego After Weeks-Long Search
Merle Wakefield, 69, disappeared from his Rancho Bernardo workplace Sept. 25 after removing his GPS monitoring device, authorities said.
Burn Victim Airlifted After Backyard Fire In Oceanside
Firefighters rescued a person trapped by debris as flames threatened nearby properties, officials said.
Coast Guard Suspends Search For 11 Missing After Rescuing 16 Off Mexico Coast
The 16 survivors were taken to San Diego hospitals after their vessel reportedly began taking on water off the coast of Mexico.
Search For Possible Survivors Of Boat Accident Off Ensenada Enters Third Day
Victims of the accident issued a radio distress call in Spanish on Friday, officials said.
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