$100K Theft Case; DUI Crash; FBI Crackdown; Wildfires: Encinitas, San Diego County Crime Log

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

Stories in Encinitas and North County:

Sandia Fire 90% Contained In San Diego's North County

The blaze, called the Sandia Fire, sparked off Sandia Creek Road in De Luz, north of Fallbrook, according to Cal Fire.

Child Pinned Under Truck Following Suspected DUI Crash In Encinitas

A man is facing DUI charges after the truck he was driving was involved in a two-vehicle collision that left a boy injured.

Crews Halt Spread, Evacuation Warnings Lifted For Wildfire In North County

The blaze, called the Sandia Fire, sparked off Sandia Creek Road in De Luz, north of Fallbrook, according to Cal Fire.

Sandia Fire Map: Crews Halt Spread West Of Temecula

Firefighters were expected to remain at the scene overnight.

Woman Accused In $100K Retail Theft Case In Carlsbad

Yvonne Tran, 65, of San Diego was booked into jail on suspicion of at least 10 felony counts of grand theft.

13 Pets Rescued From Hoarder-Like Conditions At Abandoned Apartment In North County

Eleven dogs and two cats were found living in hoarding-like conditions at an apartment in Vista, according to San Diego Humane Society.

Detectives Raid Closed Pet Cremation Business In North County

The search warrant was served as part of a criminal investigation, authorities said.

5 Juveniles Arrested For Allegedly Snatching 19-Year-Old's Mobile Phone

Five juveniles were arrested on suspicion of robbery for allegedly snatching a cellphone from a 19-year-old man in Vista, authorities said.

Other stories from across the county:

Former San Diego County CBP Agent Acquitted Of On-Duty Sex Crime

Juan Angel Prishker was found not guilty of the charges by a San Diego jury.

Evacuations, Road Closures In Wildfire In Ramona Area Lifted

The blaze sparked near state Route 78 and Casner Road, just east of Ramona, according to Cal Fire.

Ramona Fire Map: See Rancho Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas

The blaze broke out Thursday afternoon in San Diego County.

Vegetation Fire Forces Evacuations, Shuts Down Highway In Ramona Area

The blaze, called the Rancho Fire, sparked Thursday afternoon near state Route 78 and Casner Road, according to Cal Fire.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In San Diego's South Bay

The 77-year-old pedestrian died at the scene, police said.

Murder Trial Ordered For Man Accused Of Otay Valley Regional Park Stabbing

Milton Zuzun Tax is charged with the January 2023 killing of Jose Gonzalez, who lived near the park where his body was discovered.

Victim Of Fatal Bicycle Crash In Lemon Grove ID'd

A man was fatally injured last weekend when a pickup truck struck him as he was bicycling at night in Lemon Grove.

Man Shot To Death In Linda Vista Identified

Investigators believe that the suspect, described as a heavy-set man, approached the victim in the park and shot him.

FBI Violent Crime Crackdown Leads To 76 Arrests In San Diego County

As part of a nationwide campaign, authorities made 76 arrests between June 24 and Sept. 20 in the San Diego area, according to the FBI.

Coast Guard's San Diego Sector Stops Boat Carrying 7 Migrants Off Orange County Coast

The seven adults all claimed Mexican nationality, according to the Coast Guard.

Motorcyclist Run Over, Killed On I-805 In El Cajon

A toxicology report through the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office was pending, the CHP stated.

Man Fatally Shot In San Diego; Suspect At Large

The victim, who was in his 30s, was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Suspect Charged In Fatal 2021 Bay Terraces Shooting

The alleged killer of 23-year-old Reginald Mitchell of San Diego was a minor at the time of the slaying, according to police.

Driver Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In Santee

The checkpoint was held in the 9200 block of Carlton Hills Boulevard, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.