Crime & Safety
ATM Break-In; Human Remains Found; Investment Scam; Marine Killed: Oceanside, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
OCEANSIDE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near Oceanside and North County:
Camp Pendleton Marine Who Died In Training Accident Identified
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He joined the Marines in January.
Owner Of North County Pet Cremation Business That Abruptly Closed Arrested
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It was reported that the landlord discovered nearly 4,000 pounds of decomposed animal remains during an eviction cleanup.
2 Plead Guilty To Scamming Elderly Carlsbad Woman Out Of Nearly $1.5M
Alexander Charles James, 21, and Xilin Sun, 35, admitted they participated in a fraud and money laundering scheme.
Feds: Man Who Allegedly Killed Escondido Boy, 11, Deported 4 Times
Hector Amador Balderas, 44, is charged with hitting Aiden Antonio Torres De Paz with his vehicle, then driving away from the scene.
Arrest Made In Fatal Hit And Run Of Escondido Boy
A 44-year-old was booked into the Vista Detention Facility Saturday on suspicion of felony hit and run causing death.
Other stories from across the county:
Murder Suspect Once Lived In San Diego Home Where Human Remains Were Found: Report
The District Attorney's Office named Dwight William Rhone, 74, as a person of interest in the investigation.
San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To ATM Break-In Attempt Using Explosives
Son Thanh Nguyen, 46, pleaded guilty to a count of malicious use of fire and explosive materials to damage property.
3 Arrested In Fatal San Diego Shooting
Two men and a woman were booked into county jail on suspicion of murder.
San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To ATM Break-In Attempt Using Explosives
Son Thanh Nguyen, 46, pleaded guilty to a count of malicious use of fire and explosive materials to damage property.
FBI Shuts Down Online 'Pig Butchering' Cryptocurrency Investment Scam
More than 400 San Diegans were among the victims of the Southeast Asia-based crypto investment fraud scam, according to the FBI.
Investigators searched the property and found human remains in the yard of the Southcrest home.
Man Sentenced For Murdering Ex-Girlfriend As Search Continues For Her Body
The 33-year-old's body was never found, but authorities believe her remains are in the Southern California area.
Man Sentenced After 34 Animals Rescued From Flooded Home In San Diego Area
Eight dogs were in such poor condition that they had to be humanely euthanized, according to San Diego Humane Society.
Child Killed, 7 Others Injured In Fiery Head-On Crash In San Diego County
The CHP said that alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In San Ysidro Crash: Authorities
The man was crossing the street and was hit by an SUV, authorities said.
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash: San Diego Authorities
The man suffered multiple blunt force injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he died shortly after the crash, officials said.
Pedestrian Killed In San Diego County Hit-and-Run
A man believed to be about 60 years old was found in the roadway on Saturday night.
Man, 83, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit By Car In San Diego County
The victim sustained a pelvic fracture and a brain bleed and was rushed to a hospital.
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