Arson Arrest; Sex Crimes; Violent Meltdown: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log

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:

Oceanside Condo Fire Injures 1 Resident

Paramedics took one person to a hospital with minor injuries.

Arson Suspect Arrested For Fire At Oceanside Movie Theater: Police

Investigators estimate the intentionally set blaze caused more than $10,000 in damage to the building, police said.

11 Cars Impounded In Dangerous Takeover: Cops

Drivers appeared and began performing donuts and burnouts on the street and a parking lot near the demonstration, police said.

Other stories from across the county:

Extra DUI Patrols Planned Super Bowl Sunday In San Diego County

During last year's Super Bowl Sunday, 25 people were arrested for impaired driving countywide, according to the sheriff's office.

DA Clears 9 Local Law Enforcement Officers In 4 Separate Shootings

The incidents date from April of 2023 through May of 2024, and happened in San Diego and Bonsall.

Several Arrests Made At Homeless Encampment In East County

Several people were arrested on suspicion of drug-related offenses, outstanding misdemeanor warrants and identity theft, authorities said.

Woman Injured In Hit-And-Run Collision In San Diego

The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment. Her injuries are not considered non-life threatening, police said.

Man Arrested After Violent Meltdown At Santee Hair Salon

The man became violent and threatened employees after he was told he was late for his appointment, authorities said.

'Teacher Of The Year' Pleads Guilty To Sex Crimes Involving Minors

Jacqueline Ma, 35, a former teacher at Lincoln Acres Elementary School, pleaded guilty to abusing two minors.

Man On Electric Bike Seriously Injured When Struck By Truck

The bicycle rider was taken to a hospital and treated for a fractured femur and pelvis.

Point Loma Hearing For Potential Murder Trial Underway

William Bushey, 60, allegedly shot 3 family members on Aug. 21, 2024, at the house he shared with his mother in the 3600 block of Zola St.

'Pride Fence' Vandalized In Scripps Ranch By 'Teens On E-Bikes' Again

'I felt like someone sucker punched me,' owner Brittany Fuller said when her pride fence was vandalized yet again.

Fire Damages Bay Terraces Duplex

The American Red Cross was called in to help the residents of the duplex arrange for emergency shelter.

Escaped Inmate From San Diego Reentry Program Captured At Border

Freddy Rojas was apprehended at the San Diego-Tijuana border, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Pedestrian Injured In Hit-And-Run In San Diego

The man sustained a fracture to his leg, which police say is considered non-life threatening.