Body Found; Fires Force Evacuations: Poway, SD County Crime Log | Poway, CA Patch

2022-09-02 19:59:28 By : Ms. Victoria Ye

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations Of Poway Industrial Park, Road Closures

The blaze, called the Metate Fire, was burning near Metate Lane and Community Road, according to Cal Fire San Diego.

Wildfire Closes Schools, Forces Evacuations In Barrett Junction Area Of San Diego

More than 300 firefighters were battling the Border 32 Fire Thursday, according to Cal Fire.

CHP Plans Labor Day 'Maximum Enforcement' For DUI In San Diego County

All available CHP officers will be on duty, scouting local freeways and rural routes for DUI offenders, the state agency advised.

Body Found In Guajome Regional Park In San Diego's North County

A man was found dead in a Guajome Regional Park pond.

1 Injured In Commercial Fire Near San Ysidro

The victim was evaluated for burns.

Wildfire Scorches Thousands Of Acres In Barrett Junction Area Of San Diego

The Border 32 Fire has forced evacuations and prompted road closures.

2 Found Fatally Shot In Truck Near Valle Lindo Park In Chula Vista

Both people were taken to a hospital, where they died, police said.

2 Men Sentenced To Prison In Nationwide Scam Targeting Elderly

The nationwide racketeering scheme targeted the elderly and took more than $300,000 from at least 10 San Diego County residents.

Domestic Assault Suspect Jailed Following 6-Hour Pauma Valley Standoff

The man attacked his uncle with a large combat knife during an argument at their home near Palomar Mountain, police said.

Alleged Gang Members Jailed For Spring Valley Shooting

Two men, a woman and a teenage boy were arrested on suspicion of taking part in a shooting that left a passing driver wounded.

Sexually Violent Predator Recommended For Release In San Diego County

William Stafford, 71, has been recommended for placement at a home in Jacumba Hot Springs.

Man Accused In Girlfriend's 2016 SD Murder Arrested In El Salvador

An ex-Marine accused of murdering his girlfriend in Allied Gardens more than six years ago was in custody in El Salvador.

377 Weapons Collected In Guns For Gift Cards Event In San Diego County

If any guns are found to be stolen, the original owners will be contacted. All remaining weapons will be destroyed, officials said.

Carlsbad Man Arrested For Alleged Pump-And-Dump Stock Scheme

Joseph A. Padilla, 53, was arrested last week at San Diego International Airport and is expected to appear in a federal courtroom in Boston.

Man Sentenced For Pregnant Woman's 2018 Stabbing Death In San Diego

Napolean Joel Lange, 28, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a first-degree murder count for the stabbing of 29-year-old Lavaughn Williams.

Victim Of Fatal East County Shooting ID'd

The circumstances and motivations for the shooting in Spring Valley are still under investigation, sheriff's Lt. Chris Steffen said.

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested After Standoff In North County

Rosendo Ceballos was arrested and booked for multiple charges including domestic violence, resisting arrest and making criminal threats.

Man Stabbed In San Diego's East Village

The victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to live.

Buffalo Bills Release Matt Araiza Amid SDSU Rape Lawsuit

Punter Matt Araiza and two college teammates were accused in a lawsuit of raping a 17-year-old girl last year when he was a student at SDSU.

Burglary Suspect Armed With Knife Arrested In North County

An armed man was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary and robbery after he entered a home while the family was still inside.

Man Arrested After Police Pursuit, Standoff In Downtown San Diego

The pursuit went onto Interstate 5 north through downtown San Diego, police said, adding that the suspect hit speeds of more than 100 mph.

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