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Crime & Safety<\/a>Take a look at some of this week’s police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.\"Kristina\"Kristina<\/p>\n

Posted Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 7:16 am PT<\/p>\n

SAN DIEGO, CA \u2014 Here is a collection of this week’s police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.<\/p>\n

National DEA Fentanyl Crackdown Nets Arrests, Drug Seizures In San Diego Area<\/a><\/p>\n

“DEA is actively seeking out the cartels, using every tool in our toolkit to eliminate the threat they pose to our communities.”<\/p>\n

Find out what’s happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n

11 Charged In Gang-Linked Meth Distribution Bust In San Diego County<\/a><\/p>\n

More than 200 law enforcement officials executed search warrants in Escondido, National City, Ramona and San Diego, officials said.<\/p>\n

Find out what’s happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n

Minor On E-Motorcycle Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash In Santee<\/a><\/p>\n

Paramedics responded to the scene and took the victim to a hospital.<\/p>\n

1 Sentenced In Deadly Human Smuggling Event Off San Diego Coastline<\/a><\/p>\n

Four people were killed one year ago when a boat carrying 19 people capsized off the coast of Del Mar.<\/p>\n

Coast Guard Intercepts 12 Suspected Migrants Off San Diego<\/a><\/p>\n

Authorities identified 12 people aboard, all of whom claimed Mexican nationality.<\/p>\n

San Diego Border Patrol Arrest Sex Offender Attempting to Enter U.S.<\/a><\/p>\n

Officials warned migrants with serious criminal records who attempt to re-enter the U.S. illegally will face enhanced penalties.<\/p>\n

‘Suspicious’ Death In San Diego Not A Homicide: Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A woman discovered her ex-husband not breathing and with a significant amount of blood on and around him, police said.<\/p>\n

Carmel Valley House Fire Displaces Family<\/a><\/p>\n

The American Red Cross was called in to help the residents of the house arrange for interim shelter.<\/p>\n

Gravely Ailing Person Found In Burning San Diego ‘Hoarder’ Home<\/a><\/p>\n

Paramedics took the ailing person to a hospital, where the victim was admitted in critical status.<\/p>\n

A man suspected of trying to smuggle a Mexican national who was concealed in a compartment built into the vehicle’s gas tank was arrested.<\/p>\n

Missing Hiker Found Dead In East San Diego County<\/a><\/p>\n

The 40-year-old man was reported missing Sunday by his family after he failed to return home from a hike on El Cajon Mountain.<\/p>\n

Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Man In Neck During Argument<\/a><\/p>\n

The duo were arguing in the 4100 block of Ingulf Street before the stabbing.<\/p>\n

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