Crime & Safety

Hit-And-Run; Stabbings; Weapons Arrest: San Diego County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

A 39-year-old felon suspected of possessing over 35 rifles and handguns and committing other crimes was arrested in an unincorporated area bordering Vista, authorities said.
A 39-year-old felon suspected of possessing over 35 rifles and handguns and committing other crimes was arrested in an unincorporated area bordering Vista, authorities said. (San Diego County Sheriff's Department)

SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Brush Fire On Camp Pendleton Sends Smoke Over North San Diego County

The blaze, called the Yankee Fire, burned 55 acres, according to Orange County Fire Authority.

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14-Year-Old In Critical Condition After North County Hit-And-Run

A 911 caller saw the boy unconscious in the street and heard a vehicle speeding away from the scene, police said.

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During the search, more 35 rifles and handguns — the majority of which are illegal to possess — were found, authorities noted.

Pedestrian Struck, Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver In Escondido

The victim was taken to a hospital where he remained in critical condition, police said.

Bus Driver Stabbed Multiple Times In San Diego County

Police used 40mm non-lethal foam projectiles to take the suspect, who is a convicted felon, into custody, Lt. Ryan Hicks said.

Suspect Jailed, Charged With Murder In Chula Vista Stabbing

Jesus Salas Medina, 44, has been charged with murder, plus an allegation of using a knife in the killing.

The bulk of the break-ins targeted homes in the neighborhoods of Mira Mesa, Rancho Penasquitos and Carmel Valley.

Murder Trial Ordered For Man In Pursuit Crash That Killed 2 Boys

Angel Velasquez Salgado, 20, is charged in the crash on an I-805 off-ramp that killed brothers Malikai, 8, and Mason Orozco-Romero, 4.

San Diego Convict Sought After Walking Away From Conservation Camp

Ashiel Bahar, 37, is a second strike inmate.

Ex-North County Sub, Sports Coach, Sentenced For Sex Abuse Of Teen

Conner Chanove, 28, was arrested after a woman told police she found her daughter with a man in a vehicle at Guajome Lake Park on Nov. 18.

Octogenarian Dies After Being Hit By Car In Oceanside

A week after he was struck by a vehicle at an Oceanside intersection, an 83-year-old man succumbed to his injuries on Monday.

Hate Crime Targets LGBTQ+ Community In Hillcrest

The vandalism included a swastika and an anti-LGBTQ+ slur spray painted on a trash can and a wall, police said.

Firefighters Battle Residential Blaze In San Diego

A total of 33 personnel were assigned to the fire, including one truck, one medic and five engines, officials said.

Man Killed In Collision In San Diego

The victim sustained severe head trauma and was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, authorities said.


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