Cold Case Murders; Sex Charges Dropped: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log

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:

Driver Jailed In Fatal North County Hit-And-Run

Following the fatal impact, the man continued driving and left the area, officials said.

Parolee Arrested For Invading Home, Terrorizing Family: Police

A paroled sex offender is accused of breaking into an Escondido family's home, waving a machete and threatening to kill everyone inside.

Train Fatally Strikes Pedestrian In Encinitas

The Coaster train hit the person near the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and North Coast Highway 101.

Man Rescued From Burning Home In Oceanside

The man was taken to UC San Diego Regional Burn Center for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation, officials said.

Sex Charges Involving Teen Girl Dropped Against Camp Pendleton Marine

Pfc. Avery L. Rosario, who faced an impending court martial for alleged sexual conduct, pleaded guilty to a count of breach of restriction.

Fire Damages Garages At Apartment Complex In North County

The blaze did not spread to nearby apartments, fire officials said.

Other stories from across the county:

Imperial Beach Man Accused Of Taking Part In Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Joshua Kaleb Youngerman, 23, has been indicted on felony and misdemeanor charges.

2 Teens Arrested In San Diego Bus Stabbing

A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy are in custody.

Ex-GirlsDoPorn.Com Actor Pleads Guilty To Federal Conspiracy Count

Douglas Wiederhold is the latest defendant to plead guilty in the criminal cases against the website's owners and operators.

2 Suspects Arrested In Transient's Beating Death In Gaslamp Quarter

Detectives determined the man suffered blunt force trauma to his head that ultimately caused his death.

2 Men Who Died In South Bay Car Wreck ID'd

Authorities have publicly identified two men who were killed last week in a solo car crash on a South Bay street.

Man Pleads Guilty To Shooting Man, Setting Body Ablaze

Juan Carlos Acosta-Sanchez, 43, is expected to be sentenced to nearly 17 years in state prison.

Man Killed In East County Shooting Identified

The victim was shot in a parked car, police said.

Man Sought For Setting Fires Inside East County Home

The people inside the home were safely evacuated, officials said.

2 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Interstate 5 In San Diego County

Authorities closed all southbound I-5 lanes, north of J Street, according to the CHP. A SigAlert was issued for the area.

1986 Homicide Victim Found Near Lakeside ID'd

The victim was positively identified through investigative genetic genealogy, sheriff's officials said.

Crews Halt Brush Fire Off SR-52 In San Diego

The blaze was reported off westbound SR-52 and Mast Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Homicide Investigation Underway In San Diego's East County

A man was killed in the 100 block of West Main Street in El Cajon, according to the El Cajon Police Department.

Tips Sought In Cold-Case Murder In San Diego County

The body of a man was found in 1985 down a steep slope alongside the north side of SR-22 in the Borrego Springs area, officials said.

Man Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing 2 Men In San Diego

Michael Major, 40, pleaded guilty to two voluntary manslaughter counts for the May 8, 2022, killings of Edward Robbins and Jeffrey Moore.

Pedestrian Struck By Car Seriously Injured In San Diego

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital for treatment of a brain bleed, fractured left fibula and liver laceration, police said.

Man Fatally Shot In East County

Investigators do not believe this was a random act of violence, according to police.

Sexually Violent Predator Recommended For Release In San Diego County

David Munoz, 58, was convicted of molesting a 12-year-old girl and a 2-year-old girl, according to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.

Man Fatally Shot In Chula Vista

A 36-year-old man was shot in Chula Vista and later died at a hospital, authorities said.

2 Men Killed In Traffic Accident In National City

Two men were killed after crashing into a pair of parked vehicles in National City, authorities said.

Firefighters Battle Residential Blaze In San Diego

A total of 30 personnel were assigned to the fire, including one truck, four engines and two medics, officials said.

Biker Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash With Suspected Drunken Motorist

Paramedics rushed the motorcyclist to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.