VISTA, Calif. (CNS) – An Escondido police officer charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for a fatal on-duty crash that occurred last year was granted misdemeanor diversion Friday, which could result in his case being dismissed if he completes certain court-ordered terms.
Jason Ingco, 36, was charged in connection with the Aug. 21, 2025, collision that killed Jacob Illian, 39, during a pursuit.
Had he been convicted of the misdemeanor count, Ingco faced up to one year in county jail, but his case could be dismissed if he successfully completes terms of a diversion program over the next 18 months…