Crime & Safety

Deputy-Involved Shooting; Hate Crime Attack; Grand Theft Series: 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.

A man is wanted in connection with a series of grand thefts at county libraries.
A man is wanted in connection with a series of grand thefts at county libraries. (San Diego County Sheriff's Office)

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:

Vista Shooting Leaves 1 Person Wounded

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Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening leg wound, Lt. Sean Gallagher said.

Other stories from across the county:

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14 Sentenced For Roles In Hells Angels-Led Ocean Beach Hate Crime Attack

The prosecution centered around the June 6, 2023, attack on three men.

Ohio Man Arrested In Chula Vista Double Murder

Steven Cleveland, 43, was already in jail in his home state on unrelated charges when he was re-booked on suspicion of murder.

Suspect Sought In Grand Theft Series At County Libraries

Bronze plaques have been stolen from libraries in 4S Ranch, Alpine, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove and Rancho San Diego.

State AG Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting in Alpine

The identity of the deceased person was not released.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of 2 Teens At Chula Vista House Party

David Garcia is accused of opening fire on 15-year-old Kane Roldan and 17-year-old Elias Yanez at a Halloween night party.

Elderly Man Seriously Injured, Suspect Arrested In East County Hit-And-Run Crash

Thanks to automated license plate reading technology, the suspect was arrested shortly after the crash, authorities said.

DNA Match With Son Confirms Identity Of Murder Victim After 27 Years

The cold-case unit was contacted by a potential family member who believed she knew the victim's identity.

Man Convicted Of First-Degree Murder In Stepfather's Rancho Bernardo Stabbing

Pablo Johnson, 26, was found guilty by a San Diego jury on Tuesday of killing 61-year-old Michael Johnson at their Caminito Campana home.

Bicyclist Injured In Vehicle Collision In Pacific Beach

The rider was taken to a hospital, where he was being treated for an open fracture to his tibia-fibula and a fracture to his femur.

18-Year-Old Arrested In Deadly Shooting At Halloween Party In San Diego County

Kane Roldan, 15, of San Diego and Elias Yanez, 17, of Imperial Beach were killed in the shooting, police said.

Domestic Abuse Suspect Arrested After 3-Hour Police Standoff In East County

Ruben Castro was booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of assault, false imprisonment and failing to register as a sex offender.

Boat Of Migrants Intercepted Off San Diego Coast

The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted the boat, which was full of migrants, authorities said.

Elderly Couple Found Dead In Suburban Murder-Suicide: Police

The couple were found dead in their home Saturday morning.

Teens, 15 And 17, Killed At Chula Vista Halloween Party

Two teens were killed at a Halloween party in Chula Vista on Friday.

Teen Goes Missing On Halloween Night In San Diego

Authorities are searching for a teenager who went missing on Halloween night.

Scissors Fire Grows To 40 Acres In San Diego County Backcountry

The fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Shelter Valley.

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