CARLSBAD, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near Carlsbad and North County:
Hunter Bellish, 19, was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on multiple felony charges.
Man Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Girlfriend In San Marcos
Ziyah Jay Patterson, 31, was found guilty by a Vista jury of first-degree murder and an allegation of using a knife in the fatal stabbing.
Brush Fire Prompts Shelter-In-Place Order In North County
Gum Tree Lane and Live Oak Park Road were closed for one mile in each direction from the intersection, according to officials.
Man Killed In Oceanside Hit-And-Run Crash
The department's Traffic Unit was investigating the incident in coordination with the Medical Examiner's Office.
Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Child Kidnapping In Escondido
The child was able to flee and reported what happened, police said.
Other stories from across the county:
Border Patrol Seize Nearly $2.8M Of Fentanyl, Meth At San Ysidro Port Of Entry
CBP officers seized the narcotics and the vehicle.
Man Fatally Injured In San Diego MTS Bus Accident
It was unclear why the man rolled in front of the bus, but police were investigating.
Judge Denies Millete Request To Recuse Entire San Diego County DA's Office
Jury selection will begin on May 11 for the trial, which is expected to last around three months.
Felon Arrested In East County With Meth, Ammunition, Suspected Stolen Property
Bradley White, 64, has prior felony convictions and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, sheriff's officials said.
San Diego Freeway Drivers, Watch Your Speed: CHP Plans Max Enforcement On Southland Freeways Tuesday
Maximum enforcement is planned across the Southland freeways.
Alleged Drug Kingpin With $10 Million Reward Offered Arrested In San Diego County
Eugenio Dario Molina-Lopez, 61, also known as "Don Dario," had a $10 million reward offered by the U.S. Department of State at one time.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Hillcrest Sexual Assault
Michael William Howard, 41, must also register as a sex offender for the July 13, 2025, attack.
60 Migrants Detained In SoCal Smuggling Spree, Including In San Diego: CBP
The migrants arrived on three separate boats that were interdicted on different days, authorities said.
Over 3,000 Pounds of Meth Seized At Otay Mesa Border
More than 3,000 pounds of crystal methamphetamine worth almost $5 million was seized this month.
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