Crime & Safety

Deadly Crashes; Fatal Motor Home Fire; Freeway Attack; Sex Assault: San Diego County Crime Log

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

Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. (Shutterstock)

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

Law Enforcement Procession Honors La Mesa Police Officer Killed On Duty

Police personnel from an array of local and out-of-town agencies took part in the late-morning motorcade.

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Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Off Medications In San Diego County

Residents can anonymously drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs at locations across the county.

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Boy In Critical Condition After Hit-And-Run Crash In East County

Police said the boy suffered major head trauma and was taken to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Man Pleads Guilty To Sex Assault Of 5-Year-Old Girl In Linda Vista

Alejandro Jose Confesor, 24, pleaded guilty this week to charges of lewd acts on a child and possession of child pornography.

Man Convicted Of Emailing Threat To Shoot Up Shoal Creek Elementary School

A San Diego jury deliberated for about a day before finding Lee Lor, 40, guilty of a single felony count of making criminal threats.

Child Fatally Struck By Car In San Carlos Identified

Paramedics took Andrew to Rady Children's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

1 Child Killed, 2 Injured In Vehicle Collision In San Carlos

Police reported one child died and another suffered a compound arm fracture. The third child's condition was unknown.

Security Guards Injured In Alleged Pacific Beach Stabbing

The stabbing happened at 860 Garnet Ave., according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

DUI Checkpoint Slated Friday In San Diego's South Bay

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Stabbing Suspect Arrested Following Violent Freeway Attack In East County

The attack happened on the northbound shoulder of state Route 67 in the Lakeside area, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Coast Guard Stops Boat Carrying 10 Migrants Off Point Loma

All 10 people aboard claimed Mexican nationality, according to USCG officials.

Suspected DUI Driver Arrested In Hit-And-Run Crash In Santee

Robert Panza, 37, was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and-run offenses, according to the sheriff's office.

Woman Found Dead Inside San Diego Hotel Room

Homicide detectives are investigating the 22-year-old woman's death, police said.

Rider Of Mobility Scooter Ejected, Killed In Crash In San Diego County

The 76-year-old woman died at the scene of the crash, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Woman Killed In Head-On Crash In East County

A car crossed over a concrete center divider into oncoming traffic and crashed into another vehicle, according to the CHP.

2 Killed In Freeway Crash, Including Officer Who Stopped To Help Motorists

"We ask that the La Mesa community keep Officer Craven, her family, and the La Mesa Police Department in their thoughts and prayers."

Driver Arrested In Deadly Carlsbad Crash

The driver left the scene but returned while officers were still there, according to the Carlsbad Police Department.

2 People Found Dead In Motor Home Fire

Fire officials said the blaze was knocked down in under 30 minutes, with significant damage to the vehicle.

2 Oceanside Massage Parlors Busted For Prostitution: Police

Several employees of the establishments were arrested on suspicion of prostitution, police said.

Man Killed By Group Of Attackers In Suburban San Diego, Suspects At Large: Police

A man was killed by a group of attackers in a suburban San Diego neighborhood Saturday.

Motorcyclist Injured In Point Loma Hit-And-Run Crash

A motorcyclist was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Point Loma Saturday.

Streamer Accosted By Man On Stage Who Tried To Kiss Her At San Diego Convention

A popular streamer was accosted by a man who attempted to kiss her on stage at a San Diego convention.

Fire Truck Stolen From San Diego Store Parking Lot

Firefighters exited the store to find their truck missing from the parking lot.

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