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Police Pursuits; Violent Armed Robbery: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log

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

A man and a teenager were arrested  in connection with a violent armed robbery in Ramona, authorities said. Deputies found items believed to be connected to the robbery while searching a home.
A man and a teenager were arrested in connection with a violent armed robbery in Ramona, authorities said. Deputies found items believed to be connected to the robbery while searching a home. (San Diego County Sheriff's Department )

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

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The blaze, called the Keys Fire, sparked near Lilac and Keys Creek roads in Valley Center, according to Cal Fire San Diego.

Carjacking Suspect Arrested After North County Pursuit

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"Deputies attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, but the driver fled, and a vehicle pursuit ensued," Lt. Matthew Carpentar said.

Other stories from across the county:

Andrew Phillip Restrepo, 36, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of murder and assault.

Over 1 Ton Of Narcotics Seized At San Ysidro Port Of Entry In July

The 2,627 pounds of drugs found in vehicles seeking to cross into the United States were seized on 50 separate occasions, officials said.

Teen Driver Identified In Crash That Killed San Diego Police Officer

The 16-year-old died in Monday night's crash that also killed a San Diego police officer and left another officer critically injured.

Man, Teen Arrested In Violent Armed Robbery In San Diego County

Deputies found items believed to be connected to the robbery while searching a home in Ramona, authorities said.

Officer Killed, Another Injured, Suspect Dead In Pursuit Crash

The fiery crash happened late Monday night in the Clairemont Mesa area of San Diego, authorities said.

Victims Of Fatal San Diego-Area Traffic Crashes Identified

Authorities released the names of two people who died last week in San Diego-area traffic accidents.

CA Courts Required To Advise Defendants Of Possible SVP Plea Consequences

The ruling stems from the case of a man accused of accosting a group of children at an El Cajon mall in 2017.

San Diego County Prisoner Dies In Alleged Inmate Attack In State Prison

David Dominguez, 29, was serving a three-year prison sentence out of San Diego County for extortion and assault.

Suspected DUI Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In East County

A woman was heading east on the westbound side of I-8 when her car crashed into a truck, just west of El Cajon Boulevard in El Cajon.

Brush Fire Briefly Threatens Homes In Santee

Resources from neighboring East County fire departments, Cal Fire and the city of San Diego worked to contain the flames.

Man Stabbed During Fight At San Diego Hookah Lounge

The suspect remains at large.

2 Dead, 1 Injured In East County Crash

Responding firefighters confirmed that two people were dead and another was taken by ambulance to a hospital.

Man Found Dead In Home In San Diego

Homicide detectives were conducting an investigation.

Man Killed, Woman Critically Injured In Crash With SUV In San Diego

Their motorcycle collided with an SUV that attempted to make a U-turn in front of them.

Man Suffers Brain Bleed In San Diego Crash

Police said alcohol was not a factor in the collision.

Motorist Arrested In Connection With Fatal Crash In San Diego

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the Subaru was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Wildfire In Jamul Burns 27 Acres, Fully Contained

A total of 120 personnel were assigned to the fire, including 10 engines, three crews, two water tenders and one dozer, officials said.

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