Crime & Safety

Deadly Shooting; Garage Fire; Wrongful Death Suit: 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.

Property stolen from North County storage units will soon be on display in an effort to return the items to burglary victims.
Property stolen from North County storage units will soon be on display in an effort to return the items to burglary victims. (San Diego County Sheriff's Office)

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:

1 Rescued, 5 Displaced By Garage Fire At Oceanside Home

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Officials said they found one adult in a rear bedroom.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Oceanside

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The items were stolen from storage units in Vista, Oceanside and Escondido, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Other stories from across the county:

Santana High School Shooter Who Killed 2, Wounded 13 Could Soon Go Free

Charles Andrew "Andy" Williams, now 39, was denied parole in September 2024, when he first became eligible for youth offender parole.

Family Of Woman Who Died At Santee Jail Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

According to the lawsuit, jail staff were aware of her substance abuse history, yet failed to properly treat her withdrawal symptoms.

2 Men Sentenced To Life Without Parole For San Diego Man's 2021 Killing

Anthony Robert Padilla, 66, and Joseph Montoya Bartolome, 43, were both convicted of first-degree murder.

Victim Of Deadly Chula Vista Shooting ID'd

The motive for the slaying remains unknown, according to police.

Motorcyclist Killed In Collision In Front Of Dulzura Fire Station

The victim died at the scene of the accident, Cal Fire Capt. Mike Cornette said.

Parents Of Man Fatally Shot By San Diego Police File Wrongful Death Suit

The lawsuit alleges the man was shot while he was surrendering.

San Diego Sues Federal Government Over Razor Wire Fence At Border

The lawsuit says that city officials first discovered the presence of Marines and federal employees in the area in December.

Pine Valley Home Damaged By Fire

Two water tenders, 11 fire engines and 35 firefighting personnel responded, as well as CHP officers and sheriff's deputies.

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