Crime & Safety
Bank Robbery; Police Pursuits: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Driver Escapes Minutes Before Train Hits Car In North County
There were no injuries when a vehicle went onto railroad tracks and was struck by a train in the Camp Pendleton area.
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Suspect In 3 High-Speed North County Police Pursuits Jailed
The California Highway Patrol took 24-year-old Thomas William Spoden of San Diego into custody outside the Walmart Supercenter in Oceanside.
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Man Robs U.S. Bank Branch In Escondido: FBI
After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber left the bank and fled the area on foot, officials said.
Teen Pleads Not Guilty In Apparent Hate Crime Stabbing in East County: Sheriff
A 16-year-old boy suspected of stabbing a teenage girl in an apparent hate crime in Lakeside pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
Supreme Court Sides With La Mesa Resident In Nazi-Looted Painting Suit
The high court ruled that the case should return to a lower court and state law should be applied to determine the painting's ownership.
Video Footage of Non-Fatal San Diego Harbor Police Shooting Released
Eric Jesus Medina was arraigned in the hospital last week on charges of assault with a deadly weapon on peace officers.
The victim sustained several fractures to his left leg and was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Arrest Made In East County Shooting
A teen was arrested in connection with a shooting in which officers found a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Man Fatally Shot In Chollas Creek
A man police believe to be homeless was found shot to death in Chollas Creek.
Community Reentry Inmate Walks Away From Facility In San Diego
State corrections authorities are looking for a woman who escaped custody in San Diego.
San Diego-Based Navy Sailor Dies During Training In Hawaii
Lt. j.g. Aaron Fowler, 29, died after becoming unresponsive during training at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kanehoe Bay.
The prosecution's sentencing papers allege the scheme took more than $1 million from "hundreds" of victims.
Authorities Seek Man Who Tried To Lure Teen Into Van In Santee
The driver kept following the 16-year-old and motioning for the boy to come to him, sheriff's officials said.
Man Crushed Inside Automated Car Wash In Escondido ID'd
Officers were able to free the victim by lifting and moving his car. He was taken to Palomar Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
3 Teens Jailed In Stabbing Attack On Man In East County
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of serious stab wounds to his head and chest.
At Least 1 Injured In Attack In Gaslamp District
Police report a bottle of some kind was used in the incident.
Violent Crime, Property Crime Went Up In San Diego County In 2021
The annual report found homicide, rape and aggravated assault increased 3%, 11% and 12% respectively in 2021.
Pedestrian Hit By 3 Vehicles, Killed On Freeway In East County
CHP officers believe drugs and/or alcohol may have been a factor.
Teenage Boy Arrested In Stabbing Of Teenage Girl In East County
A 16-year-old boy suspected of stabbing a 16-year-old girl in an apparent hate crime in Lakeside was arrested.
Motorcycle Rider Dies After Colliding With SUV In East County
A man on a motorcycle died in a crash with an SUV in Lakeside, authorities said.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Semi In San Diego
Deputies are searching for a teenage suspect after an apparent racially driven attack on a 16-year-old girl in Lakeside.
San Diego Siblings Sentenced For Forced Labor Scheme Involving Cousin
Cindy Mydung Luu, 55, and Jason Luu, 47, both of Tierrasanta, were sentenced in San Diego federal court.
Woman Found Dead In Car In Egger Highlands ID'd
Malia Henderson, 68, was found unconscious and unresponsive in the back seat of her vehicle.
3 Wounded In San Diego's College East Community
Three people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the abdomen after a fight between two large groups of people escalated.
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