Crime & Safety

Bank Robbery; Garage Fire; Pursuit: Encinitas, 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 possibly armed with a gun robbed a Chase Bank branch Friday in Imperial Beach, authorities said.
A man possibly armed with a gun robbed a Chase Bank branch Friday in Imperial Beach, authorities said. (David Allen/Patch)

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

Stories near Encinitas and North County:

Crews Extinguish Fire In Oceanside Home's Garage

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The home's occupants were evacuated and the electricity was shut off, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.

Pedestrian In Crosswalk Fatally Struck By Truck In North County

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The crash happened near the intersection of East Vista Way and Townsite Drive in Vista, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

1 Killed In Predawn Collision On I-5 Near Camp Pendleton

The driver and sole occupant of the SUV died at the scene of the accident.

Man Suffers Major Injuries In Stabbing In Escondido

The victim, who was described as a man in his 30s, was taken to a hospital with major injuries.

Plane Crashes During Landing In Fallbrook

No injuries were reported.

Other stories from across the county:

Chase Bank Robbed In Imperial Beach

A man possibly armed with a gun robbed a Chase Bank.

Man Sentenced For Killing Inmate At San Diego Central Jail

John Roman Medina, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the Dec. 29, 2021, slaying of 38-year-old Dominique McCoy.

San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To Taking Part In U.S. Capitol Riot

Jonathan Humphreys admitted entering the Capitol building through a broken window and refusing to leave.

Student Accused Of Bringing Replica Gun To East County School, Making Threats

Deputies as well as sheriff's explosives detection K-9s searched the campus and found a replica BB gun, according to the sheriff's office.

Biker Suffers Serious Injuries In Crash With Vehicle In San Diego

The motorcyclist suffered a broken left femur, a dislocated right elbow and multiple lacerations.

Gun-Threats Suspect Leads Police On Chase From El Cajon To San Diego

The road chase ended with the man's arrest following a brief standoff on the Coronado Bridge.

4 People, Including 2 Cops, Injured In San Diego Crash: Reports

All those who were injured were "conscious and breathing at the time of transfer," FOX 5 San Diego reported.

2 Pedestrians Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver In San Diego

A hit-and-run driver struck the man and woman as they were crossing the street in the Kensington neighborhood of San Diego.

75 -Year-Old Woman Crashes Into Several Cars In San Diego

The woman hit several parked vehicles and a retaining wall in the Bay Park neighborhood of San Diego, authorities said.

Plane Crashes During Landing In Fallbrook

No injuries were reported.

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