Crime & Safety

13 Hurt In Crash; Cold Case; Stabbings: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log

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

A two-vehicle collision at an Escondido intersection sent more than a dozen people to hospitals.
A two-vehicle collision at an Escondido intersection sent more than a dozen people to hospitals. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

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

Stories in Carlsbad and North County:

13 Injured In North County Crash

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A two-vehicle collision at an Escondido intersection sent more than a dozen people to hospitals.

Man Stabbed In North County

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Paramedics took the victim to a trauma center for treatment of stab wounds to his back.

Carlsbad Cops Arrest 4 Women Suspected In Grocery Store Theft

After a group of women fled a Carlsbad grocery store with bags of lifted merchandise, arresting cops discovered thousands in stolen goods.

Escondido Teen Shoots Himself In Vehicle

A 17-year-old boy suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg, according to a report.

Other stories from across the county:

Tips Sought In Cold-Case Lincoln Park Slaying

No suspects in the case have been identified.

Ex-High School Teacher Pleads Guilty To Seeking Sex From Teen Girl

Sean Stevenson, 58, sought to pay $140 for sex acts with a person he believed was a 16-year-old girl.

CBP Officer Convicted Of Taking Bribes To Allow Drugs Across Border

Leonard Darnell George was charged last year along with others with conspiring to bring drugs and undocumented migrants into the U.S.

3 Arrested At DUI Checkpoint In Santee

A total of 1,097 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, and 72 drivers were sent to secondary evaluations, authorities said.

Crews Knock Down Vegetation Fire In East County

Crews remained on scene to build a containment line, check hot spots and ensure cooling.

Crews Stop Progress Of Fire At Marine Corps Air Station In Miramar

Fire officials said there was no threat to the city, but thick smoke could be seen in the distance from nearby Interstate 15.

Man Shot In Back In San Diego

The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries not considered to be life-threatening, police said.

Man Stabbed In Neck In San Diego

A man was stabbed after he was yelled at to stay away from another man's bike in the Mission Valley East neighborhood, police said.

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