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Teri Figueroa
Teri Figueroa is a veteran journalist who covers crime, courts and breaking news for The San Diego Union-Tribune. During her career, Figueroa has written about massive wildfires, murder trials and high-profile criminal cases, as well as military war crime cases and active shooter incidents. She was a lead writer on the Union-Tribune's award-winning "72 Hours" project spotlighting the region's mental illness crisis. Figueroa is a native Californian, a San Diego State University graduate and has won several journalism awards for her work.
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Hace 14 años se emitió una orden de arresto contra Julio Méndez, sospechoso de apuñalar fatalmente a Sonny Carrillo, de 20 años.

Man pleads not guilty in 2011 San Diego stabbing death
Julio Mendez, 35, is accused of murder in the attack on Sonny Carrillo

Last defendant settles civil case alleging 2021 rape by SDSU athletes
Documents of the dismissal are expected to be filed soon

El equipo del sheriff contra delitos fronterizos incauta casi 4 toneladas de metanfetamina
Esta incautación marca la segunda mayor en los 16 años de historia del equipo de represión del crimen.

Suspect in 2011 Lincoln Park slaying found in Mexico, returned to San Diego
An arrest warrant was issued 14 years ago for Julio Mendez

Sheriff’s border crime team seizes nearly 4 tons of meth in South County
Haul marks the second largest meth bust in the team's 16-year history

Mujer recibe 11 años de prisión por accidente provocado por DUI en Del Mar y donde mató a su novio
Elizabeth Brooks, de 53 años, se declaró culpable del accidente de 2024 que mató a John Fraser, de 62 años. Ella conducía su Maserati

Woman gets 11 years for Del Mar DUI crash that killed boyfriend
Elizabeth Brooks pleaded guilty in the 2024 crash that killed John Fraser, 62

Autor de los libros «Milagro del pH» condenado a prisión por un caso de tratamientos médicos
Un jurado del condado de San Diego condenó a Robert O. Young en febrero por ejercer la medicina sin licencia y abuso intencional de un anciano.

Author of ‘pH Miracle’ books sentenced to prison in medical treatments case. ‘A fraud and a charlatan.’
A jury convicted Robert O. Young of practicing medicine without a license

Man dies after alleged fight with sister in Grantville apartment
San Diego police said someone reported the woman had beaten her brother with a stick

La Mesa police officer fires gun during chase; no one hit
The suspect was eventually arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and child endangerment

El nuevo médico forense jefe de San Diego tiene una larga trayectoria en el departamento
El Dr. Jonathan Lucas ha sido el médico forense adjunto jefe del condado de San Diego desde 2022

As NTSB probes cause of Murphy Canyon plane crash, 4 of 6 victims positively identified
Federal authorities continued probing crash site Friday hunting for more clues about deadly crash

Podrían ser seis personas las que murieron cuando una avioneta se estrelló en Murphy Canyon
El avión, un Cessna 550, se estrelló cuando se acercaba al Aeropuerto Ejecutivo Montgomery-Gibbs.

Someone zip-tied newborn kittens and left them in a shopping cart. Two died.
The kittens were taken to Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe

Reportan varias muertes tras choque de avioneta contra viviendas militares en Murphy Canyon
La avioneta, una Cessna 550, se estrelló cerca del Aeropuerto Ejecutivo Montgomery-Gibbs alrededor de las 3:45 a. m. del jueves.

Six presumed dead when small plane crashes into military homes in Murphy Canyon neighborhood
The Cessna 550 was trying to land at nearby Montgomery-Gibbs airport in dense fog

New San Diego chief medical examiner has long history with department
Dr. Jonathan Lucas was previously Los Angeles County's medical examiner

Woman struck, killed crossing street in Encanto
The collision happened just after 9:40 a.m. Wednesday on Imperial Avenue at 63rd Street

Deputies investigating after man, 54, shot near El Cajon
The shooting happened about 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at East Bradley Avenue apartment complex

Mar Vista High aide accused of sex crimes involving student
The student aide at the Imperial Beach school was arrested Wednesday

Nuevo centro de acogida busca ser refugio para adolescentes víctimas de tráfico sexual en San Diego
La idea detrás del sitio del centro es proporcionar artículos básicos, desde refrigerios hasta una sala para la siesta

Clairemont park to be renamed in honor of fallen San Diego police officer
North Clairemont Community Park will be named for Officer Austin Machitar

El representante Levin pide torres de vigilancia a lo largo de la costa de San Diego para prevenir el contrabando marítimo
La solicitud llega después de que se creyera que cuatro migrantes murieron en un intento de contrabando en Del Mar la semana pasada.

Crews halt spread of brush fire east of Safari Park in North County
The 50-acre fire was reported just after 2:30 p.m. near San Pasqual Academy

Presentan tres demandas contra restaurante de San Diego tras presunto brote de salmonela
98 personas informaron casos probables o confirmados de salmonela después de cenar en Aladdin Café en Clairemont

Lawsuits target San Diego restaurant after suspected salmonella outbreak
At least 98 people have reported probable or confirmed cases after dining at Aladdin Cafe

Familia de hombre asesinado a tiros por la policía de Chula Vista pide publicación de video
La familia de Carlos Enriquez dijo que el veterano de la guerra de Irak estaba en crisis y necesitaba ayuda durante el enfrentamiento del 19 de abril.

Family of man fatally shot by Chula Vista police calls for release of video
Carlos Enriquez, 56, was shot during a stand-off April 19

New drop-in center aims to be refuge for San Diego’s sex-trafficked teens
From snacks to phone charging to a nap room, to draw teens in and give them a pathway out

Rep. Levin asks for surveillance towers along San Diego coast to prevent maritime smuggling
The request comes after migrants were killed in a smuggling attempt in Del Mar

96 guinea pigs, 50 abandoned chicks, 39 cats and 5 dogs rescued in a day
San Diego Humane Society took in scores of animals Thursday, including an abandoned horse

Former Teacher of the Year sentenced to 30 years in prison for student sexual abuse
Jacqueline Ma, 36, itted that she had groomed and sexually abused two sixth-grade students

Oceanside police use drone to find burglary suspect hiding in ceiling
Police responded to burglary alarm about 3:15 a.m. Friday at a Mission Avenue strip mall

Newsom selecciona a fiscal adjunta para ser juez de la Corte Superior de San Diego
Jihan Malony ocupará el puesto judicial que quedó vacante tras la jubilación del juez David Gill

Dos heridos cuando un camión se estrella contra un Starbucks en Oceanside
Conductor atrapado en la cabina hasta que se pudo cortar la energía en el accidente

Newsom selects prosecutor to be San Diego Superior Court judge
Jihan Malony will take judicial seat left vacant with the retirement of Judge David Gill

Cinco acusados por el mortal intento de tráfico de migrantes en Del Mar
Una niña de 10 años, procedente de la India, sigue desaparecida y se presume muerta

Two hurt when big rig plows into Starbucks in Oceanside
Driver stuck in the cab until power could be shut off in Wednesday morning mishap

Two hurt when big rig plows into Starbucks in Oceanside
Driver stuck in the cab until power could be shut off in Wednesday morning mishap

Un hombre de 22 años enfrentará juicio por asesinato en el este del condado
Hunter White está acusado del tiroteo fatal de Javier Medina, de 27 años, cerca de El Cajón en noviembre de 2023.

Man, 22, to face trial for East County killing
Hunter White is charged in the fatal shooting of Javier Medina, 27, near El Cajon in November 2023

Man struck, killed outside disabled vehicle on Vista freeway identified
Hunter Bean was a 26 year old resident of Escondido. He died at the scene.

Five charged in deadly migrant smuggling attempt off Del Mar
A 10-year-old girl from India is missing at sea and presumed dead, officials said.

Decenas de abogados y jueces de San Diego renuevan su juramento
La ceremonia, una de varias en todo el país, fue parte del Día Nacional del Derecho, que celebra el estado de derecho.

Settlement close in wrongful death suit of Ocean Beach woman shot in U.S. Capitol breach
Ashli Babbitt was fatally shot Jan. 6, 2021 while climbing through a broken window into the Speaker's Lobby

Scores of San Diego attorneys, several judges renew legal oath. ‘Rule of law is crucial.’
The ceremony, one of several across the country, was part of national Law Day, which celebrates the rule of law

Driver, 76, dies after rescue from vehicle that plunged into La Jolla Cove
The Toyota Prius went over a cliff and into the ocean just after 8:05 p.m. Tuesday

Informe estatal revela falta de servicios de salud mental en centros de detención de inmigrantes
El informe dice que no hay suficiente personal para los servicios médicos y de salud mental en las instalaciones de Otay Mesa

Mental health services lacking in immigration detention centers, state report finds
Report alleges insufficient staffing for medical and mental health services at the facility in Otay Mesa

Carlsbad man who messaged with Wisconsin school shooter barred from gun ownership
The order against Alexander Paffendorf, granted Monday, is slated to last 3 years

Spy camera found in women’s bunkroom at El Cajon fire station. ‘So violating.’
Four women EMTs have filed a claim against the city of El Cajon after the discovery

Vista man allegedly used knife to kill woman
Court documents indicate the victim's name is Mireya Pope, the man's mother

Registros revelan el pasado problemático del hombre arrestado por la muerte de una mujer en Vista
Malcolm Pope se entregó tras atrincherarse en la casa. El cuerpo de la mujer fue encontrado dentro.

Records paint troubled past for man arrested in woman’s death in Vista home
Deputies arrested Malcolm Pope, 26, after an hours-long standoff Wednesday

La sheriff de San Diego dice que “no está cruzando ninguna línea” al cooperar con ICE
La sheriff Kelly Martínez compartió datos sobre las transferencias de 2024 en un foro anual

Sheriff says she’s ‘not crossing any lines’ in cooperating with ICE
Sheriff Kelly Martinez shared data on 2024 transfers at an annual forum about her office's cooperation with immigration enforcement.

‘The structure I needed:’ Court for mentally ill defendants celebrates largest class of grads
A class of 26 new grads celebrate completion of Behavioral Health Court

El condado de San Diego busca competir con los fabricantes de camiones de bomberos
Así que ahora solo unas pocas empresas dominan el mercado de la cadena de suministro de equipos contra incendios

Profesor de matemáticas de la escuela secundaria de La Mesa acusado de delitos sexuales que involucran a un estudiante
El hombre de 34 años se declaró inocente de varios cargos graves, incluido el de tener relaciones sexuales con una menor.

La Mesa high school math teacher accused of sex crimes involving student
Michael Davis, 34, has pleaded not guilty to several felony charges, including sex with a minor

Earthquake jars Ramona residents and businesses, but no real damages reported
The 5.2 magnitude quake on Monday caused small boulders to fall onto SR-76.

‘Elephants are so amazing’: Safari Park video from earthquake draws cheers
The video shows the elephants coming together to form a tight circle around a young elephant

Un temblor de magnitud 5.2 al noreste de San Diego sacude la mayor parte del sur de California
El temblor ocurrió inmediatamente al sur del sistema de fallas de Elsinore.

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake northeast of San Diego shakes most of Southern California
The temblor's epicenter was immediately south of the Elsinore fault zone

Police investigate after woman stabs 2 in Ocean Beach
The assault happened shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday near Bacon Street and Newport Avenue

Driver in custody after two-hour pursuit through North County
A sheriff's helicopter helped keep tabs on the SUV during the pursuit, with the driver allegedly running red lights and also driving at low speeds on freeways

Citing rising costs and delivery times, San Diego County looks to take on fire truck makers
The Board of Supervisors agreed to look into legal action targeting large manufacturing corporations

Missing woman rescued from Poway storm drain dies
Yafang Zhou, 59, went missing in late March in downtown San Diego

Police seeking assailant after man stabbed to death in El Cajon
The stabbing occurred on West Cypress Avenue just after 2:40 a.m. Tuesday

Un escalador fue rescatado tras una caída en el parque Mission Trails.
Los testigos dicen que el hombre cayó unos 40 o 50 pies a lo largo de Climbers Loop hacia el norte.

Rock climber rescued after fall at Mission Trails park
Witnesses says the man fell about 40 or 50 feet along Climbers Loop north

San Diego search and rescue crew pulls missing woman from Poway storm drain
San Diego police were searching for missing woman when they heard moaning inside the storm drain

Las autoridades publican el nombre del hombre asesinado a tiros por la policía de San Diego
Según informes, Eric Kulakow, de 59 años, había apuntado con un arma a trabajadores de la construcción

Man sentenced to more than 13 years for backcountry arsons
He was initially accused in string of fires last fall, including one that led to evacuations in Rancho San Diego. In plea deal, he itted setting two fires.

Authorities release name of man shot, killed by San Diego police
Eric Kulakow, 59, had reportedly pointed a gun at construction workers in the Scripps Ranch area March 25

Fiscales alarmados desafían al juez en el tribunal por los acusados con enfermedades mentales
Los fiscales de San Diego alegan que el juez itió a "participantes inapropiados" en el tribunal

Niña de 9 años de San Diego muere horas después de una cirugía dental
Silvanna Moreno fue encontrada inconsciente horas después de ser anestesiada en el consultorio dental de Vista

9-year-old San Diego girl dies hours after dental surgery
Silvanna Moreno was found unresponsive hours after being placed under anesthesia at Vista dental office

Woman, 89, found dead in Mira Mesa house fire
Two other residents were able to get out the home, but the woman's cat is missing and presumed dead

‘Alarmed’ prosecutors challenge judge in court for mentally ill defendants
San Diego prosecutors allege the judge itted "inappropriate participants" into the court and "struggled" to hold people able

Francotiradores de la policía de San Diego matan a un hombre armado cerca de Scripps Ranch
La policía había acudido a la zona el martes por la tarde tras informes de un hombre con un arma.

San Diego police snipers kill armed man near Scripps Ranch
Police had gone to the area early Tuesday afternoon following reports of a man with a gun

Former San Diego County Sheriff Jim Roache dies at 79
Carroll James "Jim" Roache, who led the department from 1991 to 1995, died March 20

The fetish encounter was to create content for her OnlyFans page. Now she’s charged with murder.
A man who paid a woman for fetish acts in Escondido died after a plastic bag was secured over his head, authorities allege

The fetish encounter was to create content for her OnlyFans page. Now she’s charged with murder.
A man who paid a woman for fetish acts in Escondido died after a plastic bag was secured over his head, authorities allege

Sharing their story of murder, redemption and forgiveness with youth across the country
Teens visiting Vista court heard from Tony Hicks, who was 14 when he killed Azim Khamisa's son in a robbery

Man fatally shot while attending memorial in La Mesa
Gunfire erupted as the celebration of life was wrapping up Thursday on Echo Drive

Witnesses and phone data lead to suspect in North County fires
The Lilac fire, which forced middle-of-the-night evacuations, burned near Bonsall just after midnight Jan. 21

Acclaimed ‘cop writer’ and longtime San Diegan Joseph Wambaugh dies at 88
The police detective-turned-writer introduced audiences to the gritty, stark realities faced by street cops

Gran jurado acusa a madre adoptiva y abuelos por la muerte de niña de Spring Valley
Su madre adoptiva y sus abuelos adoptivos están acusados de asesinato y de una acusación de tortura.

Grand jury indicts adoptive mother, grandparents in death of Spring Valley girl
Aarabella McCormack, 11, was emaciated when she died in 2022. Her adoptive mother and grandparents are charged with murder

Patrulla Fronteriza encuentra cocaína por valor de $1 millón en una parada de tráfico en la Autopista 5
55 paquetes escondidos en el piso de una camioneta fueron encontrados en una parada el 18 de febrero en la I-5 cerca de la estación de la Patrulla Fronteriza de...

Border Patrol traffic stop on I-5 yields $1 million worth of cocaine
Agents found 55 packages hidden in the floorboard near the San Clemente Border Patrol station

Prop. 36 drug cases far outnumber theft cases so far in San Diego County
Less than two months after the new law went into effect, drug cases filed in court outnumber theft cases by 3 to 1.

Wife sought in death of Cal Fire captain killed first spouse in 2000
Authorities asked for public help in their quest to find Yolanda Marodi, suspected of fatally stabbing wife Rebecca Marodi in her Ramona home.

Former prosecutor tapped to be San Diego Superior Court judge
Chandra Reid has been a San Diego County Superior Court commissioner since 2021, after spending several years as a deputy district attorney

Navy says it could take two weeks to pull downed jet from San Diego Bay
Ships will be allowed to sail through the Shelter Island basin as long as they can do so safely

Boy, 15, shot in abdomen in Chollas View home
The shooting was reported about 10:45 a.m. in a home on 47th Street, south of Market Street