Crime And Public Safety
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Man dies after falling off U.S.-Mexico border wall in Otay Mesa
The 40-year-old fell from the border wall near Drucker Lane and Kerns Street early Friday, police said
Forward progress stopped on fire that threatened homes in Fallbrook
Evacuations were ordered in areas north of state Route 76 and south of Pala Mesa Drive.
Driver convicted of murder, DUI in death of man struck in University Heights
Brandon Allen Janik, 38, ran a red light and struck Joshua Gilliland, 47, as the victim crossed El Cajon Boulevard in June 2023
Parole denied for ‘Gator,’ former skateboard star convicted in 1991 rape, murder
Thursday's denial by a parole hearing panel comes after Gov. Newsom reversed two decisions -- 2019 and again in 2022 -- find Mark Rogowski suitable for release
Man suspected of anti-LGBTQ, antisemitic hate crime in Hillcrest is arrested
A man suspected of painting anti-LGBTQ and antisemitic graffiti in the Hillcrest neighborhood last summer was arrested Thursday
Fire burns for second day at Camp Pendleton but no structures threatened, officials say
The fire, first reported Wednesday, posed no threat to surrounding communities as of Thursday afternoon, officials said
Family asks for public’s help in finding missing La Mesa woman
Vivian Crowder suffers from dementia and has been missing for over a week and has been possibly spotted wandering various neighborhoods
Man who went on pickpocketing spree in Trader Joe’s stores sought
The man reportedly stole over a dozen phones out of people pockets, purses and bags slung on their bodies, police said
Police oversight board recommends SDPD pursuit policy changes
The Commission on Police Practices is asking the department to restrict pursuits to incidents related to violent crime, recommending chases not be started for infractions or property offenses unless "aggravation factors" are present
More SDG&E customers have power cut off because of high winds
More than 1,260 customers in San Diego County had their electricity pre-emptively cut off and the Mountain Empire School District closed schools for a second day because of windy weather
Man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to girls in Carmel Valley
At least 17 school-aged girls were targeted by the man during the last 10 years, San Diego police said
55-year-old man struck, killed by vehicle in Escondido
The incident was reported just before 5:30 a.m. on Via Rancho Parkway near the Westfield North County Mall.
Former Granite Hills High teacher sentenced in sex misconduct case
Gerald Lopez, 56, was sentenced Wednesday to six months in county jail for the case involving a former student, then 17
Driver killed in crash on state Route 94 in South Park
The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the vehicle struck a wall on state Route 15 near state Route 94
SDG&E shuts off power to backcountry areas due to high winds
About 700 customers affected as National Weather Service issues a red flag warning through Friday.
66-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in El Cajon
The man was struck by a Ford Fusion on South Magnolia Avenue about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday
Lower speed limits, more roundabouts, wider crosswalks: How San Diego hopes to finally reduce traffic deaths
City officials concede they won't meet the main goal of their current citywide Vision Zero campaign, which they launched in 2015 to reduce traffic fatalities to zero within a decade.
Nearly 6 years after young man’s death in jail, county agrees to pay $5M just before trial
Michael Wilson, 32, went days without the heart medication he relied on for a lifelong condition. His family's lawyer said the case could have settled far sooner for less.