Crime & Safety
Deadly Building Fire; Fatal Crashes: Escondido, Nearby Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around Escondido and across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from across San Diego County this week.
Man Arrested In Escondido Restaurant Burglary
- A man was behind bars Friday on suspicion of burglary and grand theft in connection with a break-in at an Escondido restaurant.
Find out what's happening in Escondidowith free, real-time updates from Patch.
- An unidentified man broke into an East County home early Thursday and sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl, authorities said.
Brush Fire Breaks Out On Camp Pendleton
- The blaze burned 10 acres, officials said.
Find out what's happening in Escondidowith free, real-time updates from Patch.
- The cities of El Cajon, La Mesa and Lemon Grove jointly manage Heartland Fire & Rescue.
Plane Makes Hard Landing At Ocotillo Airport In San Diego County
- The 57-year-old pilot was the sole occupant of the small aircraft, authorities said.
Judge: Asylum Determinations Should Proceed In Family Separations
- A federal judge in San Diego Thursday ordered the Trump administration to immediately move forward with asylum determinations.
Authorities ID Man Who Died In Mixed Use Building Fire
- A 36-year-old man was fatally injured when a fire engulfed second-floor residential units above a Mission Beach ice cream shop.
Police Seek Information On Man Found Dead Offshore Mission Beach
- The body of 37-year-old Haitham "Max" Elshayeb was found floating about 2 1/2 miles from shore, police said.
Man Arrested After Leading Police Chase In San Diego
- The driver crashed into a fence and allegedly injured two officers.
Argument Ends With Stabbing In San Diego Liquor Store
- A man was stabbed in the back during an argument inside a liquor store in the Rolando neighborhood of San Diego.
DUI Suspect Leads Deputies On Chase From Santee To El Cajon
- An allegedly intoxicated motorist was arrested after leading sheriff's deputies on a chase in East County.
Man Shot In Back In North County
- A man was shot once in the back Wednesday in Vista, authorities said.
Alleged Mexican Cartel Kingpin Charged In Unsealed Indictment
- The alleged leader of a cartel in Mexico has been indicted, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California announced.
Escondido Man Who Killed Mother With Hammer Sentenced To Prison
- A man who beat his mother to death with a claw hammer in their Escondido apartment last year was sentenced to 26 years to life in prison.
Man Who Died After Wooden Shed Collapse Behind La Mesa Home ID'd
- The 33-year-old man was fatally injured when a wooden shed collapsed on him in an East County neighborhood last week.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Pickup In Carlsbad Identified
- Authorities have identified a 21-year-old man who was killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck along the Carlsbad coastline.
Deputy Testifies In San Diego Gaslamp Shooting Retrial
- Jason Philpot took the stand as a retrial got underway for Ray Pitoau, who is charged with three counts of assault with a firearm.
- Authorities identified a 22-year-old Oceanside man who was fatally injured when his motorcycle drifted off a North County freeway offramp.
Woman Fatally Struck While Crossing Rancho Bernardo Street
- A woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck while crossing a street in Rancho Bernardo, police said Tuesday.
San Diego Among 10 CA Cities, Counties In $409M Lead-Paint Fund
- The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for three paint companies to pay $409M to abate lead paint hazard in housing units built before 1951.
2 Injured In Structure Fire In Mission Beach
- The fire broke out at a multi-story mixed use building at 712 Ventura Place near Belmont Park.
Authorities ID Motorcyclist Killed In South Bay Crash
- Authorities Monday identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a collision at a South Bay intersection.
- Authorities publicly identified a 37-year-old Egyptian citizen found dead under potentially suspicious circumstances last week in the ocean.
Carlsbad-Based Military School Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit
- The Army and Navy Academy agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a former cadet at the Carlsbad-based military school.
Kellen Winslow II Ordered To Trial On Rape Charges
- Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II is already facing trial for allegedly kidnapping and raping two women in Encinitas this year.
Motorcyclist Killed In Carlsbad Crash
- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck along the Carlsbad coastline, police said Monday.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In La Mesa Crash
- A motorcyclist suffered injuries when he failed to turn at an intersection and ended up in the parking lot of a business, police said.
Image via Patch
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.