Crime & Safety
Body In Harbor; Pier Fire; Marine Death: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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:
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Officials closed the beach and surrounding water areas until further notice. The public was urged to avoid the area.
Camp Pendleton Marine Killed In 'Aviation Ground Mishap' Identified
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"Our priority right now is taking care of the family of our fallen Marine, and ensuring the well-being of our Marines and their loved ones."
He was part of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
Victim Of Fatal Valley Center Collision ID'd
Miguel Zuniga of Valley Center died at the scene of the accident, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
Brothers Plead Guilty To Holding 3 Migrants Hostage In Escondido
According to court documents, the siblings demanded between $4,000 and $10,000 for each person's release.
Missing Camp Pendleton Marine Found Safe After Not Reporting For Duty
Marines from Cpl. Charles "Alex" Benfield's unit searched downtown San Diego for nearly eight hours to find him, officials said.
Body Found Floating In Oceanside Harbor
The body of a man in his late 50s was found between a boat and the G dock at Oceanside Harbor, officials said.
A total of 28 personnel were assigned to the fire, including three ladder trucks, five engines and one medic, fire officials said.
Man Arrested After Crash Kills Teen In North County
A man arrested on suspicion of DUI after a two-vehicle collision near Valley Center killed a 19-year-old driver.
Other stories from across the county:
Authorities took Eric Lewis, 52, into custody roughly 12 hours after he walked away from a male community reentry program facility.
Grand Jury Indicts 51 For Crimes Within East Village 'Drug Market'
A year-long operation into the market involved undercover officers purchasing drugs from dealers working in the area.
Man Pleads Guilty To Hit-And-Run That Killed Motorcyclist
Gary Baker, 46, of Campo, admitted to causing the death of 26-year-old Austin Spirz.
Ex-San Diego EDC Executive Pleads Guilty To Stealing Over $400K
Katherine Lu Acquista, 47, of Escondido, previously served as the EDC's director of operations and accounting.
Tips Sought In Serious-Injury Balboa Park Hit-Run
The driver fled the scene of a Balboa Park-area traffic accident that left a pedestrian badly hurt.
The body was discovered near an ice plant-covered slope next to the eastbound lanes of the freeway, according to the CHP.
Man Who Was Fatally Struck On I-5 In Chula Vista ID'd
A 35-year-old man was fatally struck by predawn traffic last weekend after venturing onto Interstate 5 on foot in Chula Vista.
Man Pleads Guilty To Murder For East County Freeway Shooting
A La Mesa man who chased after another vehicle on SR-94 and fatally shot its driver pleaded guilty this week to first-degree murder.
Man Charged In Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Of 2 In North Park
Scott Sargent is charged with distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Man Sentenced For Bringing Teens To San Diego For Prostitution
Deonathan Abdul Gaston, 26, transported the girls — ages 15 and 16 — to San Diego last summer, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Alejandro Jose Confesor, 22, is accused of entering a Linda Vista home and sexually abusing the child.
Boy Stabbed In Bay Terraces Neighborhood
Gang detectives were handling the investigation.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In East County
A witness described the suspect vehicle as a white pickup truck, authorities said.
Gas Station Robbed In North Park
A man entered the Speedway gas station, approached the front counter, and displayed a firearm, the officer said.
Woman Fatally Shot By Estranged Husband During Work Zoom Call
Ashley Bird, 35, was shot and killed in her home in the Spring Valley community of eastern San Diego County, authorities said.
Man Sentenced For CHP Officer's Shooting On San Diego Freeway
Yuhao Du, 27, pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges of attempted murder and attempting to take a firearm from a peace officer.
Man Killed In City Heights Shooting
The homicide happened in the 4000 block of 36th Street, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting 5-Year-Old Girl: San Diego Police
Alejandro Jose Confesor, 22, was arrested in connection with a sexual assault and burglary at a San Diego home.
Pedestrian Injured In Collision In San Diego
The vehicle sped away from the scene and the driver did not stop to render aid to the pedestrian.
Man Who Was Fatally Stabbed During Fight At Gas Station ID'd
Paramedics took Damien Garcia, 33, to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, SDPD Lt. Jud Campbell said.
Student Pleads Not Guilty To Mt. Miguel On-Campus Sex Assault
Reyvon Tafare English faces up to 84 years to life in state prison if convicted of all charges.
Man Stabbed To Death At San Diego Gas Station
A 33-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the chest after an altercation with another man at a gas station, authorities said.
Nearly 60 Weapons Collected At Gun Safety Event In San Diego County
Authorities also distributed 49 cable locks and 76 gun safety lock boxes for free to people looking to secure firearms in their homes.
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