Crime & Safety

Pellet Gun Attacks; Fires; Rapist Released: Oceanside, SD County Crime Log

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

Alvin Ray Quarles, 62, who pleaded guilty to four forcible rape counts in 1989 and served 25 years in state prison, was released from Coalinga State Hospital and will be temporarily housed at 1138 Custer Road in Campo.
Alvin Ray Quarles, 62, who pleaded guilty to four forcible rape counts in 1989 and served 25 years in state prison, was released from Coalinga State Hospital and will be temporarily housed at 1138 Custer Road in Campo. (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.

Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office lifted all evacuation orders and warnings at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Lilac Fire Forces School Closures, Prompts Evacuations In Bonsall Area

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The blaze sparked near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road in the Bonsall area of San Diego County.

Crews Fully Contain Pala Fire In San Diego's North County

An evacuation order was issued for residents in the area but later lifted.

Crews Halt Riverview Fire In Fallbrook

An evacuation order was issued but later lifted for residents in the area, officials said.

Other stories from across the county:

SDFD Extinguishes Half-Acre Brush Fire

There were no threatened structures or injuries, according to the department.

Border 2 Fire Forces Evacuations, Closures Near U.S.-Mexico Border

The Border 2 Fire has burned 4,250 acres, forced evacuation orders and warnings, and prompted road and school closures.

Otay Mountain Fire: See Border 2 Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Map

The blaze broke out Thursday afternoon. Authorities issued evacuation orders and warnings Friday morning.

SDPD Arrest Man On Attempted Murder Of Officer, Domestic Violence

William Stephens was booked into jail Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer and domestic violence charges.

Woman Suspected Of Mailing Drugs To Inmate Arrested

Sending a controlled substance into a jail is a felony with a sentence of up to six years in custody, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Gilman Fire: Evacuation Orders, Warnings Lifted In La Jolla

Authorities ordered evacuations in the surrounding areas.

La Jolla Fire: See Gilman Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Map

The Gilman Fire broke out Thursday afternoon. Evacuations were ordered but quickly lifted as crews got the upper hand on the fire.

Otay Mountain Border 2 Fire Scorches Hundreds Of Acres

The blaze, called the Border 2 Fire, was burning in the area of Otay Mountain Truck Trail, according to Cal Fire.

'Bolder-Than-Most' Rapist Temporarily Released To Campo Residence

Sheriff's officials said Alvin Ray Quarles is not wanted by the county law enforcement agency at this time.

4 Young Men Plead Guilty To Pellet Gun Attacks In Hillcrest

The defendants, all 19 years old, were arrested in connection with drive-by attacks on six victims along University Avenue.

Brush Fire Forces Evacuations, Threatens Structures In Rancho Bernardo

The blaze broke out at Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte.

San Diego Fire: See Bernardo Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas

The Bernardo Fire broke out Wednesday morning.

Dozens Charged In San Diego For Alleged Crimes Committed For Mexican Mafia

The defendants are accused of committing a host of violent crimes throughout San Diego County at the behest of the Mexican Mafia.

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