Church Stabbing; Liquid Meth Seizure; Starvation Death Conviction: San Diego County Crime Log

SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week’s police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

City Heights Parents Convicted Of Murder For 3-Month Old’s Starvation Death

Copeland and Ucman, who were 21 and 22 years old at the time of the baby’s death, were tried this year in one trial by two separate juries.

Ex-La Mesa Math Teacher Sentenced For Sex Crime Involving Underage Student

Michael Davis, 35, who taught at The Learning Choice Academy in La Mesa, was arrested last year.

El Cajon Church Bishop Jailed On Embezzlement Charges

The regional law enforcement agency released no details on the circumstances that led to the allegations.

Man Injured After Pursuit In Stolen Jeep Ends In Crash In East County

Jesus Tizoc-Ocon, 18, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

The trucker died at the scene of the crash, officials said.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Snarls Traffic On I-5 Near Carlsbad

Traffic on southbound Interstate 5 was heavily congested from state Route 78 to Cannon Road, according to the CHP.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Suspected DUI Crash With Truck In Santee

A bystander and deputies provided first aid and applied a tourniquet to the rider to control bleeding.

Pedestrian Killed While Trying To Cross Highway In Oceanside: Police

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement, officials said.

Coast Guard Stops Boat With 14 Suspected Migrants Off San Diego

The panga-style vessel was stopped about 10 miles southwest of Point Loma, according to USCG officials.

Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing In Downtown Carlsbad

The suspect remains at large.

Boyfriend Arrested In Death Of Woman Found In San Diego Apartment

Officers reported seeing blood in several areas throughout the apartment.

Federal Jury Convicts Ex-San Diego County Deputy In Detainee’s Fatal Shooting

The trial was Aaron Russell’s second in federal court in connection with the shooting.

Man Accused Of Stealing Over $4K From Kohl’s Stores In San Diego County

Detectives found large quantities of stolen clothing when they searched his home and vehicle, according to the sheriff’s office.

Video Footage Of Non-Fatal La Presa Police Shooting Released

Officer Henry Ingram Jr. of the San Diego Police Department opened fire on Edwaun Walter Thames, 39.

Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Crash On 5 Freeway While She Changed A Tire

The woman was reportedly changing a tire on her car on the right shoulder when a pickup truck struck either her or her car, the CHP said.

Biker Suffers Fractured Femur In Crash With Vehicle In San Diego

A motorcyclist suffered a fractured femur during a crash with a vehicle in the Hillcrest community, authorities said.

E-Bike Rider Struck By Car In San Diego

He was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was treated for fractures to his vertebrae, jaw, multiple ribs and left wrist.

Man Fatally Struck By Hit-And-Run Vehicle In San Diego

The victim was also struck by a second vehicle and that motorist stayed at the scene to cooperate with officers, police said.

Police Investigate Church Stabbing In San Diego

A suspect believed to be in his late 20s was detained at the scene, then taken into custody without further incident, police reported.

San Diego Central Jail Inmate’s Death Ruled Accidental OD

The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded and was conducting an investigation.