Fatal Hit-And-Run; Felony Vandalism: San Diego County Crime Log

Encinitas CA

11 February, 2022

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. North County Caretaker Sentenced For Sexual And Financial Abuse Brandon Benavente, 26, pleaded guilty to 11 felonies related to sexual assault, financial and elder abuse and theft. Police Search For Suspect In Fatal Hit-And-Run In Barrio Logan Police are still looking for the man who fled from a crash that resulted in the death of another man in Barrio Logan. SDPD Proposes Rules On Its Use Of Military-Style Gear The proposals will be the subject of several municipal public meetings in the weeks ahead of the review, input and approval of the City Council. Man Sentenced For Ramming Border Patrol Agents In Smuggling Attempt The Feb. 23, 2021, attack left four Border Patrol agents with serious injuries, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Del Mar-Based CEO Sentenced For Failing To Pay Millions In Taxes A Del Mar-based CEO was sentenced to 18 months in prison for failing to pay millions in employment taxes to the IRS. Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck In San Marcos The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver did not sustain any injuries. Suspect Fleeing Police Crashes Vehicle Into Talmadge-Area Home Patrol personnel chased the man down and arrested him less than a block away. Motorcyclist Who Died In South Bay Collision ID'd Authorities publicly identified a 49-year-old man who died last weekend in a motorcycle crash in a Chula Vista intersection. Marine At Camp Pendleton Arrested On Federal Cyberstalking Charge An active-duty Camp Pendleton Marine is facing a federal charge of cyberstalking young women. Fire Damages Chollas Creek-Area Apartment Complex The San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team was called in to investigate, SDFRD spokeswoman Maria Gamez said. Trial Ordered For Man Accused Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's Fiance Jesse Milton Alvarez, 31, is accused in the Feb. 1, 2021, slaying of 37-year-old Mario Fierro. Marines Charged With Felony Vandalism In San Diego Zoo Gondola Incident All four defendants, who each remain out of custody on $25,000 bail, are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Man Sentenced For North County Pedestrian's Hit-Run Death Wesley Stuart, 29, of Oceanside, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, drunken driving and hit-and-run counts. Man Sentenced For Thanksgiving 2019 Midway Stabbings Forrest Robert Brantley, 40, pleaded guilty last year to murder and attempted murder charges for the attacks. Man Suffers Gunshot Wounds In San Diego's East Village The man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Unidentified Man Found Slain In San Diego's Little Italy The body of an unidentified homicide victim was found on a Little Italy roadside, authorities said. Carlsbad Resident Dies In Northern California Crash A Carlsbad woman died in a five-car collision on U.S. Highway 101 in Healdsburg. Supervisors OK Process For Choosing Interim Sheriff Supervisors will select five finalists during a March 15 public hearing, and then chose an interim sheriff at a March 22 public meeting. Pedestrian Struck In Traffic, Dies In San Marcos The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Victim Of Freak Traffic Fatality Involving Boat In Jamul ID'd Jennifer Nichols, 49, of Bonita, was killed when a boat fell off a trailer being towed and crashed into the car she was driving. 1 Killed In 3-Car Crash In San Marcos Paramedics took the victim to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Driver Killed In La Mesa Car Crash The vehicle veered off the street and struck a tree, ejecting the driver. Female Student-Athletes Sue SDSU Over Inequitable Financial Aid Plaintiffs include former women's varsity rowing team member Madison Fisk, along with 16 past and current SDSU student-athletes. Driver Killed In South Bay Freeway Wreck A South Bay freeway crash left a 28-year-old motorist dead, authorities reported. Man Hits Parked Truck, Dies In East County Over The Weekend A man died in a solo car accident in El Cajon, police said. Motorcyclist Fatally Injured In South Bay Crash A motorcyclist was fatally injured when he crashed his bike into a car in Chula Vista. 1 Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident In Mission Beach The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Firestone Settles Hazardous Waste Case With San Diego, Others The retail chain was sued for allegedly failing to properly manage hazardous waste. Ex-San Diego Deputy Sentenced For Fatally Shooting Fleeing Detainee Aaron Russell, 25, pleaded guilty last month to a voluntary manslaughter charge for the May 1, 2020, death of Nicholas Bils. Navy SEAL Candidate Dead, Another Hospitalized After CA Training A Navy SEAL trainee died and a second was hospitalized in San Diego after completing "Hell Week." Standoff With Suspected Shooter Prompts 'Shelter In Place' In San Diego A man who was shooting guns in a garage prompted a SWAT response in San Diego Saturday morning. Store Employee Stabbed In Back At Westfield UTC Mall An employee at a GNC store was stabbed in the back by a customer at the Westfield UTC mall in La Jolla Friday evening and the suspect fled. 2 People Arrested On Suspicion Of Carrying Drugs, Weapons Two people in Lemon Grove were arrested on suspicion of carrying illegal weapons and drugs in a car. San Diego Suspect In Attempted Store Robbery At Large Police are searching Saturday for a man who attempted to rob a Rite Aid Store in the Carmel Mountain neighborhood of San Diego.