Crime & Safety
Shooting; Counterfeit Pills: Imperial Beach, SD County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Imperial Beach and across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week across San Diego County.
Man Fires Gun Inside Dirty Birds In San Diego: Police
A man was behind bars Friday on suspicion of firing a gunshot inside Dirty Birds Bar and Grill near San Diego State University.
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Police Search For Otay Mesa Church's Chicken Shooter
A man opened fire inside the fast-food restaurant after a dispute with staffers, killing one employee and wounding two others.
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$73K In Meth Found In Car's Gas Tank At I-8 Stop: Border Patrol
Agents found nearly $73,000 in crystal meth stashed in a car's gas tank at a checkpoint in southeastern San Diego County, authorities said.
Scooter Rider Run Over, Injured In University City
A man was hospitalized with life threatening injuries after he was run over by an SUV in the University City area of San Diego.
Police Search For Otay Mesa Church's Chicken Shooter
A man opened fire inside the fast-food restaurant after a dispute with staffers, killing one employee and wounding two others.
Man Killed In Solo Motorcycle Crash Off SR-78 Near Santa Ysabel
A motorcyclist was killed when he drove off a rural highway and slammed into a tree near Santa Ysabel, authorities said.
A woman was hospitalized in critical condition with a brain bleed she suffered when she was struck by a pickup truck in Carmel Valley.
Deputy's Vehicle Struck In Lakeside Intersection
A sheriff's deputy's vehicle was struck by another vehicle while trying to stop a suspected hit-and-run driver in Lakeside.
Trash Can Fire Spreads To Vista Liquor Store
A fire that sparked in a trash can outside a liquor store spread to the business and caused an estimated $20K in damage, authorities said.
Man Killed In El Cajon Hit-And-Run; Suspect Sought
Detectives believe the suspect vehicle will have damage to the bumper, hood and windshield.
Motorcyclist Killed In Solo Crash In National City
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the San Diego Bay in National City that damaged power lines and knocked out power in the area.
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Shooting At Church's Chicken In Otay Mesa
The shooter opened fire on three employees, then left the business and fled in a dark-blue sedan, police said.
Federal Agents Foil Migrant-Smuggling Attempt At Black's Beach
Federal agents arrested a half-dozen undocumented immigrants at Black's Beach, authorities reported.
Feds Raid San Diego Area Homes As Part Of Money Laundering Probe
Federal agents served search warrants Wednesday at four locations in San Diego County.
2 Lanes Closed On I-5 After Man Dies In Apparent Jump
A man was killed after an apparent jump from a bridge over Interstate 5 in the Bay Park area, halting traffic on the northbound freeway.
Woman Struck By Car, Seriously Injured In Rancho Bernardo
The crash happened at the intersection of Pomerado and Stone Canyon roads.
Man Sentenced For Politically Motivated Arson Crimes In San Diego
A man who tried to set an occupied La Jolla home on fire and crashed into a Kearny Mesa defense contracting facility was sentenced Tuesday.
Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Oceanside Stabbing Death
Ferris Shawn Penson, 29, will be sentenced to seven years in state prison on Dec. 19 for killing 32-year-old Armando Contreras Jr.
Deputy Involved In Solo Crash In Spring Valley
A sheriff's deputy suffered superficial injuries in a solo traffic accident near the intersection of state Route 94 and SR-125.
Man In Trolley Hate Crime Attack On Syrian Refugee Pleads Guilty
Adrian Vergara, 26, is expected to be sentenced to five years in state prison next month for the Oct. 15 attack.
Man Severely Injured After Attack Outside San Diego 7-Eleven
A man was found severely injured Tuesday morning outside a 7-Eleven in the Rolando neighborhood and police were searching for his attacker.
A woman suffered two fractured femurs and major head trauma when she was struck by an SUV in the Mira Mesa area, police said.
Man Dies In Apparent Jump Onto SR-163 Near Balboa Park
A man was found dead on state Route 163 near Balboa Park Tuesday morning after he apparently jumped from the Laurel Street bridge.
DEA Warns Of Counterfeit Pills With Deadly Doses Of Fentanyl
Federal authorities in San Diego issued a warning regarding the severe dangers posed by counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl.
Ex-NFL Player Winslow Pleads Guilty, Avoiding Second Rape Trial
On the eve of his second rape trial, Kellen Winslow II pleaded guilty to rape of an unconscious victim and felony sexual battery charges.
La Mesa Church Arguing Forced Abortion Insurance Coverage In Suit
An appeals court heard arguments in a federal lawsuit filed by a La Mesa church against a state health agency.
Three drivers were arrested at a DUI checkpoint over the weekend in Oceanside, police said.
1 Seriously Injured In SR-67 Crash Near Ramona
One person suffered serious injuries Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on state Route 67 southwest of Ramona.
Firefighter, Resident Injured In El Cajon House Fire
A firefighter and resident were injured in a house fire over the weekend and taken to the hospital, Heartland Fire officials said.
Woman Injured On Hiking Trail At Torrey Pines State Reserve
A woman was injured over the weekend when she fell on a hiking trail at Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego Fire-Rescue officials said.
Fire Burns Plastic, Cardboard At Miramar Recycling Center
A blaze burned large piles of plastic and bundles of cardboard at a recycling center in the Miramar area, authorities said.
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