Crime & Safety
Man Electrocuted; Serial Burglar; Deadly Crashes: Carlsbad, SD 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:
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Police said the driver of the truck remained at scene and was cooperative.
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A total of 23 personnel were assigned to the fire, including seven engines and one medic unit, officials said.
All the vehicle's occupants were 17 years old and sustained injuries, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP said.
Man Dies After Being Electrocuted While Hanging Lights In San Diego County
"Christmas lights forever having a meaning to us, he will remain in our hearts for eternity."
Other stories from across the county:
The 46-year-old victim, who lived in a nearby residence, has been identified, but his name was not yet being released, according to police.
Woman Injured In Head-On Crash In Scripps Ranch
The man's injured passenger was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment, police said.
Tips Sought In La Mesa Missing-Person Case
The last confirmed sighting of Vivian Crowder was early on the afternoon of Oct. 29, the La Mesa Police Department reported.
Increased DUI Patrols Planned Thanksgiving Weekend In SD County
"Accidents caused by impaired driving are 100 percent preventable," Sheriff Kelly Martinez said.
Man Shot In San Diego's East County
The victim was taken to a hospital and was expected to survive following emergency surgery.
Registered Sex Offender Released From Hospital Into San Diego County
Merle Wakefield was convicted of lewd acts on a child in 1981 and rape by means of force, violence or fear in 1990.
Serial Burglar Targets 2 More Restaurants In San Diego
The suspect used a sledgehammer to burglarize Dairy Queen and Sangucheria Peruvian Street Food Monday in Tierrasanta, police said.
Victim Of Fatal Black Mountain Ranch-Area Bicycle Crash ID'd
A 60-year-old man was killed last week in a Black Mountain Ranch-area bicycle crash.
Man Pleads Guilty In Homeless Man's Bonita Cove Slaying
Daniel Ruben Martin, 20, was arrested along with a 17-year-old boy in connection with the death of Michael Shook, 65.
Son Of Ex-County GOP Chair Pleads No Contest To Assault Weapon Possession
Victor Krvaric, 24, who was arrested in September at his father's Scripps Ranch home, entered the plea last week to the lone count he faced.
The injured pedestrian suffered fractured ribs, a ruptured spleen, a collapsed lung and a fractured pelvis, police said.
Girl Survives Chest Stabbing In Paradise Hills Park
The girl was taken to a hospital with wounds not considered to be life-threatening, police said.
Father And Son Among 4 Men Arrested After Fatal San Diego Stabbing
A father and son and two other men were arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in San Diego.
Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Driver In San Diego
A man was killed in a collision in the Black Mountain Ranch neighborhood Friday night, police said.
Brush Fire Near Otay Mesa Burns 98 Acres
Firefighters doused a vegetation fire in a rural area of San Diego County Sunday that initially had the potential to reach 200 acres.
Coast Guard Captures Boat Carrying 36 Migrants Off San Diego Coast
The Coast Guard intercepted a boat carrying dozens of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, officials said.
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