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Armed Robbery; Cold Case Arrest; Truck Plows Into Home; Water Rescues: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

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

Stories near Carlsbad and North County:

Deputies Search For Missing Teen In Encinitas

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The 15-year-old boy was last seen near the intersection of El Camino Norte and North Rancho Santa Fe Road in Encinitas, officials said.

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3 Injured In Head-On Crash In Mountain View Area

Police said the Passat was traveling westbound when it crossed into eastbound lanes and crashed head-on into a Kia Soul.

40 Dogs, Puppies Found In La Mesa Apartment: Police

Forty dogs and puppies that law enforcement officers rescued from an apartment in La Mesa are now back in San Diego.

Rescuers Work To Free People Trapped In Vehicles During San Diego Flooding: FD

The incident took place on New Year's Day, officials say.

Man Rescued From Under Bridge By Lifeguards During Storm

The National Weather Service issued a river flood warning for the San Diego River in Mission Valley through Friday.

Vehicle Towed After Going Off SR-163, No One Hurt

Firefighters responded to a crash scene after a vehicle went off a San Diego roadway.

Tractor-Trailer Hydroplanes On I-15 In Mission Valley Blocking Traffic

It was not immediately known whether the tractor-trailer driver was injured.

2 People Trapped In Car Rescued By Lifeguards In Fashion Valley

SDFRD crews conducted a swift-water rescue operation.

Spouse Suspected Of Driving Truck That Crashed Into Home Killing Wife

The crash resulted in a small fire at the home that was quickly extinguished, officials said.

CHP To Crack Down On DUI Drivers Over New Year Holiday In San Diego County

Officers will boost patrols during the holiday enforcement period from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 11:59 p.m. Thursday.

Man Charged With Attacking Deputy With Knife Accused In 2nd Jail Deputy Attack

Ernesto Olea, 30, pleaded not guilty to new charges related to a separate alleged knife attack on a jail deputy.

Man Suspected Of Deliberately Crashing Into Home, Killing Woman

The man was taken into custody.

Local Musician Killed In Weekend Motorcycle Crash Near Balboa Park

The San Diego Police Department is investigating the circumstances behind the crash.

Cold Case Killing Investigation Leads To Arrest Of San Diego County Man

The case was reopened in August, and an arrest was made.

Lincoln Park Armed Robbery Suspect At Large

The masked suspect displayed a firearm and fled with money from the cash register, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Man In Critical Condition After Shooting Outside Bar In San Diego's South Bay

Police said they believe the victim was with a group of people in the bar's parking lot when the shooting happened.

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