Crime & Safety
Retail Theft Ring; Road Rage Dispute: 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:
Find out what's happening in Carlsbadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The blaze, called the Mission Fire, sparked amid red flag weather conditions.
Find out what's happening in Carlsbadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Man Arrested In North County Road Rage Dispute
Kyle Macpherson, 36, was arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of multiple charges.
Deputies Arrest Suspected Drug Dealers In Vista Operation
Undercover deputies bought such drugs as methamphetamine and fentanyl, authorities said.
Man Seeks Transfer To Juvenile Court For Oceanside Officer's Murder
Meki Gaono, now 35, was convicted of first-degree murder for the Dec. 20, 2006, gang-related slaying of Officer Daniel Bessant.
Bonsall Woman Who Ran Retail Theft Ring Sentenced
Michelle Mack, 54, was also ordered to pay $3 million in restitution to Ulta and Sephora, according to the CA Attorney General's Office.
Other stories from across the county:
Bicyclist Injured In Collision With Truck In San Diego
He was taken to a hospital where he was treated for rib, clavicle, spine and fibula fractures and multiple abrasions, police said.
Brush Fire Sparks In San Diego's East County
Reality Born Grayson, 44, and Richard Charles Lee, 47, were arrested and booked on suspicion of charges related to the murder.
Suspect Jailed In Fatal Lincoln Park Shooting
Edwin Bejarano Aguayo, 21, was booked into San Diego Central Jail.
Woman Sentenced 6 Years For Fatal Wrong Way Interstate 8 DUI Crash
Briana Contreras, 25, drove drunk on the wrong side of I-8, causing a head-on crash with an oncoming SUV and and killing its driver.
Crews Halt Fire Near Julian Ahead Of Red Flag Conditions
The Apple Fire sparked in Wynola, west of Julian, according to Cal Fire San Diego.
Father And Son Sentenced For Stealing Millions In Postal Money Orders
Dewayne Morris Sr., 65, and Dewayne Morris Jr., 41, both of Inglewood, were charged along with several other defendants.
4 SDSU Frat Members Charged For Alleged Skit That Left Pledge Burned
The stunt caused burns to about 16% of the pledge's body, mostly on his legs, according to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.
Ex-SDPD Detective Says She Was Forced Out For Reporting Domestic Violence
A former San Diego police detective is suing the city.
Man Rescued After Being Stranded In Rose Canyon-Area Ravine
Firefighters used chainsaws and other tools to cut through dense vegetation and employed ladders to cross ravines and descend drop-offs.
Sentencing Delayed For Man Convicted Of Killing San Diego Teacher
Jesse Milton Alvarez, 34, was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's fiancé, a Cathedral Catholic High School teacher.
Missing Child Found In San Diego Border Patrol 'Suspicious Vehicle' Stop
Agents found a missing child and arrested a driver wanted for their alleged abduction, officials announced.
The 19-year-old man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Man Stabbed In Alley In San Diego
The victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
