Sailor Killed|Marine Missing|Fires: Poway & Nearby Police Log

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from across San Diego County this week.

Camp Pendleton Marine Reported Missing Near Philippines

• The Marine's family has been notified but the name was being withheld while the search is ongoing, officials said.

Fire Burns 250 Acres, Threatens Structures In Ramona

• The blaze, called the Rangeland Fire, sparked along state Route 78 at Rangeland Road, according to Cal Fire.

Tips Sought In Apple Store Thefts In North County

• The burglary spree in Carlsbad and Escondido has led to injuries in several cases and is believed to be related to similar crimes in CA.

Fire Destroys Greenhouses In North San Diego County

• The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Crews Quickly Contain Brush Fire Near Fallbrook

• The blaze, called the Cathy Fire, scorched four acres and threatened at least one structure, according to Cal Fire.

Smoke From Orange County Fire Seen In San Diego County

• Smoke from the Holy Jim Canyon fire in south Orange County is visible from San Diego County.

Brush Fire Burns 14 Acres In Ramona

• The blaze, called the Casner Fire, broke out on Old Julian Highway at Creek Hollow Drive, according to Cal Fire.

8 Injured In Head-On Crash On Highway 76 In North County

• A Sig-alert was issued for the area.

Brush Fire Scorches 1,000 Acres On Camp Pendleton

• The blaze broke out on Wilcox Range near the center of the base.

Family Escapes Ramona House Fire

• A total of eight people were displaced, including two children, four adults and two elderly people, officials said.

Arrest Made In Connection With 2 Suspicious Deaths In Escondido

• A 33-year-old man was behind bars Friday on suspicion of murder in connection with two suspicious deaths of women in the Escondido area.

1 Injured In Hit-And-Run Rollover Crash In Ocean Beach

• Officers were investigating the incident.

2 Men Injured In Shooting In Front Of San Diego House

• Gang detectives responded to the scene and were investigating the incident.

Man Shot In Leg In Front Of House In Mount Hope

• Gang detectives responded to the scene and were investigating the incident.

Woman Arrested After Attempted Vehicle Theft In Hillcrest

• A man was sitting in his vehicle when the woman got into the passenger seat holding a knife in her hand, officials said.

Two Suspicious Deaths Possibly Linked In Escondido

• The two fatalities were believed to be connected in some way, officials said.

Assault Suspect Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In San Diego

• The suspect's name was withheld and no officers sustained serious injuries.

Man Accused Of Killing Ocean Beach Transient To Stand Trial

• Noah Mitchell Jackson, 20, of San Diego, faces 26 years to life if convicted.

Body Found In San Diego's Balboa Park

• A body was found in a Balboa Park canyon Wednesday afternoon.

Navy Helicopter Crewman Killed In Accident At North Island

• Helicopter Aircrewman 1st Class Jonathan Richard Clement died in a fuel tank accident at Naval Air Station North Island, officials said.

Man Gets 26 Years For Killing Friend In East County In 1986

• Stacy Littleton, 53, was convicted last month of first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Cyrus Jefferson.

Man Gets 26 Years For Killing Friend In Lemon Grove

• Stacy Littleton, 53, was convicted last month of first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Cyrus Jefferson in 1986.

Carlsbad Man Arrested In Fatal Oceanside Crash

• Rijal St. Michel, 29, was arrested Sunday in connection with the death last week of 22-year-old Rufus Lucas of Oceanside, police said.

Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Carmel Mountain

• Alcohol or drugs were believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.

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