SANTEE, CA — Here is a collection of this week’s police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near Santee and East County:
La Mesa Apartment Fire Displaces 5 Residents
The flames damaged a single vacant residence.
Spring Valley Man Indicted For Alleged Fatal Synthetic Opioid Sale
Matthew Ray Calas, 44, faces charges that include distribution of N-Pyrrolidino Protonitazene resulting in death.
Suspect Arrested After Attempted Carjacking At East County Trolley Station
The victim tried to push the suspect out of the truck, and the two struggled inside the vehicle.
Other stories from across the county:
Ex-San Diego Resident Arrested For Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot
Marcos Arturo Kleiman Tronllan, 40, was arrested in Miami, where he currently resides.
4 Arrested After Suspected Maritime Smuggling Attempt Near La Jolla
Personnel at the Joint Harbor Operations Center detected a panga-style vessel traveling north from Mexico.
27 Arrested, 9 Trafficking Victims Recovered During Comic-Con Weekend Sting
Similar operations have been conducted annually during Comic-Con weekends.
1 Wounded In San Ysidro Police Shooting
The stolen vehicle was heading “in the direction of the officer” when the shooting occurred, sheriff’s Lt. Juan Marquez said.
Suspect Jailed In Fatal East Village Stabbing
Marques Kelly, 26, was arrested for allegedly killing 32-year-old Corey Shine during an argument, according to police.
Man Sentenced For Mother’s Clairemont Mesa Stabbing Death
Jamal Aytes, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the stabbing death of 60-year-old Jacqueline Aytes.
Driver Suffers Seizure, Crashes SUV Into San Diego Office Building
The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.
Suspected Drunken Motorist Strikes Scooter Rider In Rancho Bernardo Area
The 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Mira Mesa Area Of San Diego
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Motorcyclist Airlifted To Hospital After Crash Near Camp Pendleton
A witness told the CHP the crash involved a white SUV, a silver SUV and a motorcycle.
Feds Probe Viral Video Showing Man Kicking Sea Lion At La Jolla Cove
The video has spread widely on social media and prompted condemnation from animal advocacy organizations.
