Crime & Safety

Hate Crime; Egg Smuggling; Police Pursuits: Oceanside, SD County Crime Log

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

Officials are seeking the public's help in finding three suspects in connection with a hate crime and vandalism in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood earlier this month.
Officials are seeking the public's help in finding three suspects in connection with a hate crime and vandalism in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood earlier this month. (San Diego County Crime Stoppers)

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:

Vista Woman Arrested After Highway Pursuit: Sheriff's Office

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She was booked into the Las Colinas Detention Facility on suspicion of felony evasion and felony vandalism, officials said.

Tips Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In Encinitas

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Following the collision, the driver of the SUV stopped briefly before fleeing the scene, Sgt. Jeremy Collis said.

Coast Guard Stops Panga Boat With 13 Migrants Near Encinitas

All 13 people aboard the boat were taken into custody, according to the Coast Guard.

Other stories from across the county:

Wife Wanted In Killing Of Cal Fire Captain Fled To Mexico: Police

Yolanda Marodi is suspected of killing her wife, Rebecca Marodi, a RivCo fire captain, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Public's Help Sought In Hate Crime, Vandalism Case In Scripps Ranch

Officials are seeking the public's help in finding three suspects in connection with a hate crime and vandalism.

Woman Sentenced For National City DUI That Killed Pedestrians

Tayishe Baltys, 46, was convicted by a Chula Vista jury of two counts of murder, plus other charges.

SDPD: Woman Injured After Collision In Mission Valley East

Police said the woman, who suffered a lacerated spleen and fractured leg, was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities Crack Down On Egg Smuggling At CA Border

The skyrocketing cost of eggs has prompted an uptick in attempts to smuggle eggs across the border.

Man Accused Of Killing Mother, Leading Police On Chase In El Cajon

Richard Leyva, 24, was arrested after the black Hyundai Sonata he allegedly was fleeing in crashed into several other vehicles, police said.

Crews Stop Brush Fire Near Mount Laguna In San Diego County

Fire officials asked people to avoid the area.

'I Don't Want To Die': Stabbed Cal Fire Captain Pleaded For Her Life

Law enforcement officials are still searching for Rebecca Marodi's wife of two years, who also goes by the name Olejniczak.

Woman's Body Found In Trunk Of Car Following East County Police Chase

Officers used a Taser to stop the driver and take him into custody. They later discovered a woman's body inside the trunk, police said.

Authorities Offer $1K Reward To Find San Diego Hit-And-Run Suspect

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest.

Bicyclist Injured In Midway Collision

Police said alcohol was not a factor in the collision.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train Near San Diego Airport

The Amtrak train hit the person near the intersection of Pacific Highway and West Palm Street, authorities said.

Family Of Man Killed By Cellmate At San Diego Jail Files Lawsuit

The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county, Sheriff Kelly Martinez and three deputies assigned to the jail.

San Diego County Inmate Accused Of Killing Fellow Inmate In Prison

CDCR says two "improvised weapons" were found at the scene of the fatal attack.

Man Fatally Shot At East County Park Identified

The 51-year-old was shot in the neck, officials said.

3 Teens Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Through County: Police

The high-speed pursuit started in El Cajon and ended in Chula Vista.

Man Fatally Shot At Lemon Grove Park

Deputies found a man lying on the ground with signs of trauma to his upper torso.

Crews Stop Flames In Remote Area Of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Hand crews were ordered because the area was so remote.

Motorcyclist Injured In Otay Mesa Crash

A motorcyclist fractured an arm when his bike crossed a road and struck a curb in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, authorities said.

Coast Guard Continues Deportation Flights Between California And Texas

The operation is led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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