Crime & Safety

Chainsaw Assault; Hatchet Attack; Indecent Exposure; Fatal E-Bike Crash: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log

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

A man was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2008 killing of a military veteran who was beaten to death with a wooden log in his Oceanside home, prosecutors said. Cecil Zachary Jr. was found dead in a hospital bed in the living room of his home.
A man was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2008 killing of a military veteran who was beaten to death with a wooden log in his Oceanside home, prosecutors said. Cecil Zachary Jr. was found dead in a hospital bed in the living room of his home. (San Diego County District Attorney's Office)

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:

Indecent Exposure Suspect Arrested In North County

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A Dodge Charger driver allegedly flashed another person late Tuesday. By Wednesday, he was under arrest.

Phoned-In Threat At Carlsbad High School Leads To Student Lock Down

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During lunch, the high school was advised by the police that a potentially dangerous suspect was in the area. Here's what happened.

Oceanside Man Convicted In 2008 Killing Of Paraplegic Veteran

"This was a brutal and intentional killing of a vulnerable victim in his own home," District Attorney Summer Stephan said.

Man Arrested After Chainsaw Assault In North County

Gregory Texeira, 66, voluntarily surrendered to detectives Monday at the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation.

E-Bike Rider Killed In Collision With Vehicle In North County

The rider suffered significant injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

13 Arrested In San Marcos Drug, Theft Crackdown

Deputies conducted their operation on Wednesday and Thursday throughout San Marcos, the sheriff's office said.

Other stories from across the county:

5 Arrested Amid 'Operation Last Call' In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

Alongside the targeted police presence, an operation in the Gaslamp Quarter will start over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

San Diego Woman Who Stabbed Wife 23 Times Sentenced To Prison

This was not the first time Yolanda Marodi had killed a spouse, having fatally stabbed her husband in San Bernardino County in 2000.

North Carolina Teen Indicted In Connection With Islamic Center Of San Diego Shooting

Prosecutors said she helped plan and livestream the May 18 attack that killed three people.

Man Arrested In Fatal Hatchet Attack In San Diego

Police said Larry Raymond Rodriguez, 39, will be booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of murder.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle on SR-67 In East County

At one point, the pedestrian was standing in the middle of the southbound lanes, prior to the crash, the CHP said.

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