ESCONDIDO — An Escondido police officer charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in a fatal on-duty crash last year was granted misdemeanor diversion Friday. The case could be dismissed if he completes the court-ordered terms.
Jason Ingco, 36, was charged in connection with the Aug. 21, 2025, collision that killed Jacob Illian, 39, during a pursuit.
Ingco faced up to one year in county jail if convicted. He has 18 months to complete the diversion program, which requires him to take a defensive driving course, attend counseling on anger management and emotional control, and perform 150 hours of volunteer work…