Student Stabs Classmate; School Threats; String Of Burglaries: 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 near Encinitas and North County:

2 Arrested In String Of Oceanside Burglaries

Nearly three dozen burglaries took place in the downtown area and along the College Boulevard and Marron Road corridor, police said.

Suspect Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In San Diego's North County

The victim's name was not released.

Felon Arrested With Guns And Drugs In North County: Sheriff's Office

Manuel Vargas, 31, was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of several charges.

Other stories from across the county:

Lockdown Lifted At East County School After 'Unfounded' Threat

Mount Miguel High School was placed on lockdown after deputies received a report of a possible discharge of a gun heard near the campus.

Man Arrested, But Not Charged, In Boy's Killing Sentenced For Unrelated Crimes

Prosecutors say Carlos Maldonado instigated the beating of a 14-year-old boy last October and also negligently fired off a gun in February.

Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Making Shoal Creek School Shooting Threat

Lee Lor, 40, is accused of sending hundreds of emails over the course of several months stating he would commit a shooting at the school.

Student Stabs Fellow Student At Coronado Middle School

The stabbing happened during a class break in the school library, police said.

Man Sentenced For Navy Sailor's East Village Shooting Death

Ta'Kari Terell Benness, 21, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and a gun allegation for the Aug. 31, 2024, killing.

Motorcyclist Dies In Head-On Crash On SR-79 In Julian

The motorcyclist died at the scene of the accident.

'Family Matters' Actor Arrested In San Diego On Felony Warrant

Darius McCrary was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents on a felony fugitive arrest warrant.

Motorcyclist Killed In Julian Crash

The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pedestrian Hit, Injured In North Park

The unidentified pedestrian was hospitalized with a fractured pelvis and lacerations to his face, police added.

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle, Killed In Ramona

Someone performed CPR on the female pedestrian before she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Santee Fire Quickly Extinguished

Firefighters were expected to remain on scene for about 30 minutes to an hour for mop-up.