Crime & Safety
Drugs In Booster Seats; Hiker Rescued; Home Burglary; Police Pursuit: 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 near Encinitas and North County:
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Police announced on Friday that the child died of his injuries in the hospital.
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San Diego police homicide detectives were called to investigate the shooting.
Man Arrested In Connection With Killing Of Elderly Neighbor In Oceanside: Police
The man was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of murder, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
Investigation Continues Into Officer-Involved Shooting Following I-5 Police Pursuit
During their investigation, officers recovered a ghost gun, where the suspect was taken into custody, according to the CHP.
Bicyclist Killed Avoiding Crash With 7-Year-Old Child On Scooter In Oceanside
The bicyclist suffered a head injury despite wearing a helmet, police said.
Other stories from across the county:
FBI: Suspected D.C. Shooter Had San Diego Connection, Could Face Death Penalty
Authorities are considering the death penalty for a man with San Diego connections who is suspected of shooting two National Guard members.
Man Stabbed In East Village Area Of San Diego
Police said they also deployed a service dog and then took the man, identified as 58-year-old Hollis Hunt, into custody.
2 Charged With Posing As Property Owners For Illegal Real Estate Sales
Victor Hugo Villalobos Almazan and Nayeli Noemi Montoya Rodriguez, both of Mexico, are accused in a pair of illegal real estate sales.
El Cajon Business, HR Manager Plead Guilty To Immigration Charges
In March, federal agents swarmed San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings' warehouse and detained numerous individuals at the business.
Man Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash On SR-125 In East County
The driver of the Lexus was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alleged Drug Trafficker Extradited To San Diego To Face Federal Charges
Erick Alexander Granados Garcia, 46, was indicted by a grand jury in 2017 and apprehended two months later by Guatemalan authorities.
Injured Hiker Rescued From Cowles Mountain
Firefighters hiked almost to the summit of San Diego's highest mountain peak before reaching the hiker, officials said.
CHP Reminds San Diego Drivers To 'Click It Or Ticket' Ahead Of Thanksgiving Travel
"Taking just two seconds to buckle up could be the decision that saves your life or the life of someone you love."
Increased DUI Patrols Planned Thanksgiving Weekend In San Diego County
"Impaired driving will not be tolerated on San Diego County roadways," Sheriff Kelly Martinez said.
Golf Cart Driver Seriously Injured In Head-On Crash With Truck
The driver of the golf cart was taken to Palomar Hospital with major injuries, according to the CHP.
Man, Woman Arrested In East County Home Burglary
Automated license plate reader technology helped police officers find and arrest two burglary suspects.
Man Convicted Of Murdering Woman, Raping Another At San Diego Home
Rafael Reyes Banda, 47, was found guilty by a San Diego jury last week of killing Jayme Dawn Morton.
Of the five patients who were taken to hospitals, four were trauma patients and one was in critical condition, officials said.
Deadly Cocktail Of Drugs Found In Child Booster Seats: San Diego Border Patrol
Agents found seven packages of fentanyl, two packages of cocaine, and two packages of heroin, according to the CBP.
Inmate Walks Away From Conservation Camp In San Diego County
Agents from the department's Office of Correctional Safety were working with local law enforcement to find and apprehend Joseph Lee Randall.
Man Seriously Injured In Crash With Biker In San Diego
Paramedics rushed the 35-year-old man to a hospital.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Fatal Mission Bay Altercation
Lee Eduardo Orozco, 36, was sentenced for the 2023 death of 51-year-old Eric Nelson.
Deputies distributing medication to inmates at the detention center found Karim Talib, 82, unconscious and unresponsive, officials said.
Video Of Fatal Shooting Of Alpine Man By Sheriff's Deputy Released
Robert Liddell, 72, suffered fatal wounds when Deputy Jordi Herrera opened fire on him in a hallway at Liddell's home, officials said.
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