Crime & Safety
Couple Found Dead; Fatal Stabbing: San Diego Co. Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Imperial Beach and across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the county this week.
Cal Fire Engineer From San Diego County Dies Fighting Thomas Fire
Cory Iverson, 32, of Escondido, leaves behind his pregnant wife and 2-year-old daughter.
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Lilac Fire Almost Fully Contained A Week After Breaking Out
Fewer than 140 firefighters remained in San Diego's North County Thursday to finish digging containment lines around the blaze.
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Motorcyclist Killed In I-5 Crash In San Diego
The fatal crash happened on the southbound side of the freeway, just north of Del Mar Heights Road, officials said.
Red Flag Warning Issued For San Diego County
The NWS originally called a fire weather watch, but predicted strong winds and low humidity has prompted a red flag warning.
Smoke Spotted In San Diego Coming From 2 Fires In Mexico
Smoke is visible in parts of San Diego County.
Fire Weather Watch Issued For Parts Of San Diego County
Just days after a red flag warning expired for the county, the NWS has issued a fire weather watch for parts of the region.
The fire, now 95 percent contained, has destroyed 157 structures and damaged 64 others in San Diego's North County.
The blaze broke out on the 21000 block of San Vicente Road, according to Cal Fire.
Small Brush Fire Sparks In Serra Mesa
The blaze broke out alongside northbound Interstate 805, near Kearny Villa Road, according to officials.
Small Brush Fire Sparks Near Plaza Bonita In South Bay
The northbound I-805 ramp to eastbound SR-54 was closed due to the blaze near the right shoulder, according to Caltrans.
Lilac Fire 90 Percent Contained In San Diego County
After closer inspection, Cal Fire is reporting 157 structures were destroyed and 64 others were damaged in the Lilac Fire in North County.
The freight train crash happened near the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego.
Clairemont Plane Crash Victims Identified
Robert Stelling, 50, and Michael Zareski, 46, were passengers in a six-seat aircraft that crash-landed in a field by Lafayette Elementary.
Man Killed, Teen Injured In East County Stabbing
"Early indication is that the crime is gang-related," Lt. Rob Ransweiler said.
Meth-Related Deaths Up In San Diego County
There were 377 meth-related deaths in the San Diego region in 2016, the most recorded in a single year, according to a new report.
Santee Couple Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police
Responding officers found the bodies of 36-year-old Marguerite Elliot and 39-year-old James Elliot.
Suspected Looter Arrested At Bonsall Home Amid Fire Evacuations
A man apparently tried to burglarize a home affected by an evacuation warning due to the Lilac Fire, sheriff's officials said.
2 Arrested After Pacific Beach Home Robbery
The suspects walked into the home through an open door and demanded money from the woman, officials said.
Man Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Friend In Oceanside
David Strouth, 36, was convicted in October of second-degree murder in the April 24, 2015, death of 49-year-old Bradley Garner.
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