drug raids; assault weapon; Sex Crimes: San Diego County Crime Log

SAN DIEGO, CA – Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and court stories from across San Diego County.

Man found dead behind grocery store in Mission Valley

A decision on the man's cause of death was put on hold pending the results of the autopsy.

Former Republican county chairman's son pleads not guilty to gun assault

Victor Krvaric, 24, was arrested last week at a Scripps Ranch home on suspicion of illegal firearm possession, officials said.

Doctor charged with prison death in 2019 agrees to surrender his license

A doctor previously charged in the death of an inmate at Las Colinas Prison in Santee has agreed to surrender her license.

Man pleads not guilty in 1991 killing of woman in Emerald Hills

Alfredo Hernandez Hernandez, 66, is accused of killing 39-year-old Terri Bistodeau on August 4, 1991.

Two brothers arrested for drug trafficking in Oceanside: police

During a search of a vehicle and a home in Vista, officers found drugs, several guns and thousands of dollars in cash, police said.

Drug Plane Lands on SoCal Freeway, 2 People Arrested: Police

According to police and the FAA, a Piper PA-28 single-engine aircraft landed on SR-76 near Canyon Drive in Oceanside.

Former driving instructor convicted of sex crimes involving students

Richard Joseph Banks, 51, pleaded guilty to molesting and secretly filming several female students.

Defense contractor ordered to pay $2.25 million for bribing SD Navy employee

A contractor has been ordered to pay a $2.25 million fine for his role in a bribery scheme for a former Navy civilian employee in San Diego.

Man fatally shot in East County identified

The Lemon Grove resident was pronounced dead at the scene, Lt. Michael Krugh.

Suspect arrested in hit-and-run that left teenager seriously injured

The boy suffered serious injuries and was in critical condition in the hospital, sheriff's officials said last week.

Man who died in Spring Valley house fire identified

Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene from burn injuries, officials said.

Cyclist killed in accident in San Diego

The injured cyclist was taken by ambulance to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Person killed in multi-vehicle crash in Rancho Santa Fe

The accident occurred on Caminito De Los Escoces and Del Dios Highway, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Death of SDPD officer outside Murrieta Jail under investigation

SDPD Officer Lawrence David Orso was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. He was found dead outside the county jail where he was being held.

Fallen San Diego officer Austin Machitar will be honored at memorial service

SDPD Austin Machitar, 30, who was killed in the line of duty last month, was honored in a memorial service Saturday.

Man killed by train in San Diego: police

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office Transit Enforcement Unit will investigate the accident, the sheriff's office said.