Suspicious Death; Illegal Gambling Den; Undercover Operation: 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:

Man Accused Of Breaking Into North County Home, Sexually Assaulting Woman

The suspect forced his way into the victim's bedroom armed with a box cutter, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday In North County

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Inmate Who Died At North County Jail Identified

Deputies performing routine safety checks found him unresponsive in his jail cell, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Driver Accused Of Causing Power Outage In DUI-Related Crash In Vista

The driver, whose name was not immediately released, was arrested at the scene, authorities said.

Homicide Suspected In North San Diego County Suspicious Death

There were significant signs of trauma at the scene of a trailer home, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department says.

Other stories from across the county:

3 San Diego County Men Charged With Selling Guns, Drugs To Undercover Agents

The men sold 40 firearms to ATF agents over a series of transactions between June 2024 and April of this year, according to prosecutors.

6 Arrested In Police Raid Of Illegal Gambling Den In San Diego

Authorities arrested six suspects and seized 12 illegal gambling machines, two handguns, ammunition, narcotics and cash, police said.

78-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash In Ramona

Neither drugs nor alcohol were believed to be a factor in the collision, the CHP said.

Woman Found Dead Inside San Diego Apartment

Homicide investigators were investigating what police described as a "suspicious death."

Commercial Fishing Boat Catches Fire At Point Loma Marina

The blaze appeared to have been sparked by an electrical malfunction, according to SDFRD officials.

2 Charged In San Diego For Alleged $1M Fraud Of Pizza Franchise Investors

After getting the victims' money, the defendants cut off communication with them, prosecutors said.

Armed Man Arrested In Police Standoff In La Mesa

The circumstances surrounding the standoff were under investigation.

Fire Damages Lake Murray-Area Home, Displacing Residents

The American Red Cross was called in to help the two people who live in the home arrange for emergency shelter.

Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed In Crash In East County

The impact of the crash caused the rider to be ejected onto the roadway, according to the CHP.

U.S. Coast Guard, Mexican Navy Deter Suspected Smuggling Vessel Off San Diego

The crew of Cutter Robert Ward detected an unidentified vessel entering U.S. territorial waters from Mexico, according to the Coast Guard.

Vehicle-Sparked Cluster Of Fires Burns 50 Acres In San Diego County

A vehicle-sparked cluster of brush fires blackened 50 acres and forced evacuations of rural homes in eastern San Diego County.

Driver Killed In Crash That Sent SUV Tumbling Down Jamul Slope

A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Jamul, authorities said.

U.S. Coast Guard Halts Immigrant Ship Bound From Mexico

Three illegal immigrants were halted attempting to enter a San Diego beach Saturday.

Child Dies While Riding Scooter In Chula Vista

An 8-year-old boy was fatally injured after being struck while riding an electric scooter.

Eastern San Diego County Fire: Springs Fire Cause Revealed, Evacuation Warnings Remain In Place

The trio of blazes, dubbed the Springs Fire due to their close proximity to one another, still burned across steep and rocky terrain.

4 Suspects Terrorize Woman In San Diego Beach Town: Police

San Diego Police arrested four suspects who waved fake guns and carjacked a woman, leading police on a short pursuit down Mission Boulevard.