SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Below is a collection of this week’s police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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Man Pleads Guilty To Hitting Multiple People With Vehicle In Carlsbad
John Martinez-Gutierrez, 20, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder for plowing a vehicle into a crowd of pedestrians.
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Man Suspected of Kidnapping Children From North County Home
A man allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend’s son in Vista and held him captive for hours before releasing him unharmed.
2 Charged in Otay Mesa High-Speed Pursuit, Human Smuggling
Sergio Cervantes-Lopez, 30, of San Diego, and Remigio Sosa-Laez, 19, who are described as Mexican nationals, were charged in the chase.
Gunshot victims were found in the desert area of Gunung Otay
Border Patrol agents patrolling a remote area of San Diego County found three men with gunshot wounds.
Man Sentenced For Entering San Diego Zoo With Daughter
A man who brought his 2-year-old daughter to the San Diego Zoo’s elephant habitat has been sentenced to probation.
Christian Youth Theater Worker Condemned For Allegation Of Sexual Abuse
A former El-Cajon Christian Youth Theater employee pleaded guilty to sexually abusing an underage student in the program.
Mother, Children Injured in Rollover Accident In East County
The mother and her children, ages 2 and 6, were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.
Charges Dropped Against Retired Navy Admiral In Bribery Case
Prosecutors moved to dismiss the case against Former Rear Adm. Bruce Loveless, who went to trial earlier this year.
A school shooting hoax prompted brief lockdowns at Mater Dei Catholic High School and Veterans Elementary.
Man Accused of Shooting Mother in Pacific Beach
Daniel Caldera, 27, was arrested in the death of his 65-year-old mother, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Shootout With Port Officer
Daniel Quiroz, 31, was found guilty by a San Diego jury of the attempted murder of San Diego Harbor Police Officer Cody Horn on March 1, 2021.
Man Convicted of Murder, Attempted Murder, In Gaslamp Shooting Spree
A man was sentenced for committing a shooting spree in the Gaslamp Quarter last year that left one man dead and four others injured.
Naked Man Rescued From Cliff In Torrey Pines
Crews use a pulley system to crank the victim from the cliffside. He was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital with serious leg injuries.
Fugitives hole up in San Diego Home, Prompting SWAT Standoff
The man is wanted on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm and committing some type of “pretrial violation.”
Ex-Player of Soccer Club Tijuana Xolos Accused of Attempted Smuggling
Raul Enriquez-Arambula, 37, was charged by San Diego federal prosecutors with one count of unlawfully carrying an alien without presentation.
Man Injured Riding New Motorcycle Near Petco Park
The man was taken to hospital where he is expected to undergo surgery for serious injuries to his right leg.
Fatal fight: Man arrested on suspicion of murder in East County
Ernest Kelly, 32, was arrested and booked into the San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of murder after a deadly fight in Lemon Grove.
Man Sentenced For Shooting Brother In East County
A man who shot his brother to death in a Lakeside trailer park was sentenced this week to 28 years to life in state prison.
Body Found In Tijuana River Near US-Mexico Border
Due to mud, water and other obstacles on the site, San Diego Fire & amp; The River Rescue Team was called to access the body.
‘Suspicious’ death: Woman shot dead in Pacific Beach
Police are calling the incident a “suspicious death” until more information can be found.
Former San Diego Preschool Teacher Convicted of Distributing Child Porn
Paul Torres Jimenez De La Cuesta, formerly of Imperial Beach, was arrested at his workplace in Poway.
Man Killed, Woman Seriously Injured In East County Crash
The driver lost control of the truck he was driving and crashed into a utility pole and a brick wall, according to El Cajon police.
51-Year-Old Man Dies In Fight In East San Diego County
A 32-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fight in Lemon Grove, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
Fire Engulfs Garage Behind City Heights Home
The fire caused an estimated $30,000 in damage, officials said.
Man In Crosswalk Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident In Rancho Bernardo
The driver of a minivan admitted to striking a man in a crosswalk in Rancho Bernardo, police said.
Man Sentenced For 2015 Gang Shooting In National City
Roger Hernandez, 34, was convicted of murder and attempted murder for the October 11, 2015, shooting death of Juan Carlos Munoz, Jr.
Ex-Woman Accused of Killing Boyfriend in Bonita
A 35-year-old man was arrested for the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend at a Bonita apartment.
Pedestrian Killed By Vehicle On Mission Avenue In Oceanside
A pedestrian suffered major head trauma after they were struck by a vehicle in San Diego County.
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