Crime & Safety
Bank Robbery; Meth Bust; Stabbings; Fraud Scheme: Encinitas, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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:
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Four suspects were detained in connection with the stabbing, including a 17-year-old who was found in possession of a loaded firearm.
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A masked man handed a demand note to a teller at an Escondido bank, police said.
Ex-Diegueno Middle School Employee Gets 28 Years For Molesting Student
Omar Hernandez Galeana, 22, was arrested last year and pleaded guilty to sex-related charges with a stipulation to the 28-year prison term.
The blaze scorched 256 acres, Cal Fire said.
Nearly 150 Weapons Collected At Gun Safety Event In San Diego County
If any guns are found to be stolen, the original owners will be contacted. All remaining weapons will be destroyed, officials said.
Other stories from across the county:
The motorcycle rider was taken to a hospital.
Hung Jury In Federal Trial Of Ex-SDSO Deputy For Detainee's Fatal Shooting
Aaron Russell has been prosecuted in both state and federal court for the May 1, 2020, shooting death of Nicholas Bils.
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing At Chula Vista Strip Mall
Paramedics took the victim to UCSD Medical Center, where he was admitted in serious but stable condition.
GirlsDoPorn Owner Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking And Conspiracy Charges
Michael James Pratt, 42, is the final defendant to enter a guilty plea in the long-running federal prosecution.
4 Injured In Suspected DUI Crash In San Diego's South Bay
A black BMW 335i drove off the roadway and hit a concrete pillar, causing the vehicle to roll over multiple times, police said.
Detectives found a total of 61 bundles containing methamphetamine, which weighed about 7,704 pounds, officials said.
Man Killed, 2 Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash In San Diego
Police officials said the driver collided with a parked forklift in the No. 1 lane of Harbor Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Santee Company Owner Charged In Alleged $2M Credit Card Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors allege Hasan Korkmaz, 44, applied for credit card accounts using the personal identifying information of other people.
Man Killed In Apparent Shooting In City Heights Area Of San Diego
Police found the victim on the ground between two parked vehicles, authorities said.
Boat Carrying 12 Migrants Stopped Off Coast Of Point Loma
Authorities said all 12 individuals aboard the vessel claimed Mexican nationality.
Authorities said all 16 individuals aboard the boat claimed Mexican nationality.
Stabbing Leads To SWAT Standoff Near San Diego-National City Border
At least one person was sent to a hospital Sunday night, authorities said.
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Truck On SR-67
The 22-year-old man's name was withheld pending family notification.
Police Shoot Allegedly Suicidal Man After Crash During Pursuit
Police officers fatally shot a man after he crashed a car into an SUV, ending a pursuit in the Ocean Beach neighborhood.
San Diego-Area Elected Officials Criticize Immigration Arrests In South Park
"Federal actions like these are billed as a public safety measure, but it had the complete opposite effect," Mayor Todd Gloria said.
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