Drowning; Fake Cop; Smuggled Birds: 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:

Fire Destroys Residence At Fallbrook Mobile Home Park

The American Red Cross was called in to help the five people who lived in the residence arrange for emergency shelter, authorities said.

Man Who Died In Sheriff's Custody Following Combative Arrest ID'd

The man suffered a medical crisis and died after an altercation with deputies arresting him on suspicion of public intoxication in Cardiff.

Other stories from across the county:

Handcuffed Arrestee Escapes From San Diego Police Station

Dandre Lamonte Johnson, 27, opened the holding cell and ran out of the police station, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Suspect In East Village Fatal Shooting Arrested In East County

Tashaughn Jackson was booked into the county jail on suspicion of murder, police said.

Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Smuggling, Falsifying Cover Story

A man who concocted a scheme with his girlfriend to smuggle cocaine through the San Ysidro Port of Entry pleaded guilty to federal charges.

Twin Brothers Arrested For Theft Spree In East County

The brothers were booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of multiple felony charges, including grand theft and conspiracy.

Fake Cop Tries To Lure Children Into Vehicle In San Diego: Police

He told them he was a police officer, and tried to get them into his vehicle to take photos of them, according to San Diego police.

Wrong-Way Driver Arrested For DUI After Colliding With Truck

The suspected DUI driver was taken to a hospital for his unknown injuries.

Boy Seriously Injured Walking Across Street In Rolando

He was taken by ambulance to Rady Children's Hospital for treatment.

Gunshot Grazes Man's Head In Otay Mesa West

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.

Second Arrest Made In Double-Fatal Grantville Gang Shootout

Jacarre Easter, 23, was taken into custody in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Traffic Collision In Balboa Park

The woman was taken to a hospital and later died.

21 Parrots, Toucan Found Hidden Inside Vehicle At CA Border

Officers found the birds in boxes and cages in the cargo area of a vehicle at the Tecate Port of Entry in San Diego County.

Suspected DUI Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In East County

The crash happened on the northbound side of state Route 125, just north of Jamacha Road in Spring Valley, according to the CHP.

East County Woman Drowns In Lake Havasu After Life Jacket Comes Off

"When she entered the water, her improperly secured life jacket came off," sheriff's officials said.

Deadly Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation In Santee

The man was severely burned and pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

184 Weapons Collected At Gun Safety Event In East County

Authorities also gave free cable locks and gun safety lock boxes to people looking to secure firearms in their homes.

8 Injured After Falling Off San Diego Border Wall

It was the second such incident in a week.

Biker Seriously Injured In Crash In San Diego

Paramedics rushed the man, suffering from an open fracture to his lower right leg, to a hospital.

Motorist Killed In Crash On Freeway In East County

The single-vehicle crash happened on state Route 125 in Spring Valley, authorities said.