Crime & Safety

Booby Traps And Bombs; Car Chase; Hotel Shooting: Oceanside, SD County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

An assault suspect was arrested after authorities found booby traps, firearms and homemade bombs during a search of his home in southeastern San Diego County.
An assault suspect was arrested after authorities found booby traps, firearms and homemade bombs during a search of his home in southeastern San Diego County. (San Diego County Sheriff's Office)

OCEANSIDE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

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Transit officials said that due to police activity the Encinitas station will be temporarily closed.

1 Killed In Crash Between Train, Truck In Escondido

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The accident forced delays in passenger-train service in the area, North County Transit District officials advised.

Nearly 50 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized Along I-5 Near Camp Pendleton

The seizure was the most recent in a string of Border Patrol interdictions along interstate highways in the San Diego area.

6 Teens Injured In Stolen Car Chase At Camp Pendleton

Police said the six teens were injured and taken to different hospitals.

Man Arrested In Connection With Pala, Lilac Fires: Cal Fire

Ruben Vasquez was arrested on two counts of felony arson charges and taken to the Vista Detention Facility.

Other stories from across the county:

Victim Of Fatal Mission Valley Shooting ID'd

A Los Angeles County resident was killed this week in a shooting that also wounded another young man at a Mission Valley hotel.

Firefighters Battle Apartment Building Fire In San Diego

There were 43 personnel assigned to the fire, including five engines, three trucks and one medic, officials said.

Fire Damages Midway-Area Apartment

The blaze resulted in no reported injuries.

$15K In Jewelry, Coins Stolen From Home At Ramona Winery

As a precaution, deputies were conducting extra patrols at wineries in the Ramona area, authorities said.

Fire Damages Storage Facility In Lakeside

The blaze damaged over a dozen storage facility units.

Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting At San Diego Hotel

Kevin Larin, 29, was arrested and booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of murder.

Man Arrested In Deadly Hillcrest Assault

Solomon Guerrero, 55, was arrested and booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of murder.

Booby Traps, Guns And Homemade Bombs Found In Assault Suspect's Home

The suspect was found hiding inside a wall in the home with a firearm, pellet gun and imitation firearm, officials said.

San Diego Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking

Rodolfo Benjamin Silva, 44, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and was sentenced to 210 months in custody.

Vehicle Crash In La Mesa Prompts Hotel Evacuation, Power Outage

No injuries were reported, but a road closure was set up as crews worked to fix the gas leak.

Midday Fire Damages Emerald Hills Home

The American Red Cross was called in to help the sole resident of the home arrange for emergency shelter.

Explosive Materials Found In RV In East San Diego County

Deputies found the explosive materials after responding to a possible overdose call.

1 Person Injured On Cowles Mountain Trail

Rescuers were dispatched to the popular hiking destination, located in the Mission Trails Regional Park.

Crews Battle Residential Fire In San Diego

A total of 28 personnel were assigned to the fire, including four engines, two trucks and one medic, officials said.

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