Crime & Safety
Fatal DUI Crash; Drug Busts; Sextortion: 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 in Carlsbad and North County:
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San Marcos Fire Department paramedics were contacted and pronounced the victim dead at the scene, authorities said.
Woman Pleads Not Guilty In Carlsbad Crash That Killed Married Couple
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Angela Marie Hays, 28, of Corona, faces up to 13 years and eight months in state prison if convicted of all charges.
San Marcos Fire Department paramedics performed life-saving measures on the pedestrian, but he died before he could be taken to a hospital.
Actor Died From Self-Inflicted Gunshot In Del Mar Home: Medical Examiner
Actor Alec Musser, known for his role on "All My Children," was found by his fiancée at the couple's home in Del Mar, authorities said.
Man Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train In Carlsbad
This was the fourth deadly collision involving a train within days in the county. The other crashes happened in Encinitas and San Diego.
Man Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Encinitas
The deadly collision happened near the intersection of Vulcan Avenue and D Street, authorities said.
2 Dead In Suspected DUI Freeway Crash In Carlsbad; Woman Arrested
A woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing a deadly three-vehicle crash, authorities said.
Other stories from across the county:
2 Wounded In Stabbing Assault At Rolando-Area Home
A stabbing attack left two people wounded and led to a nearly five-hour police standoff that ended with a woman under arrest.
Suspect Arrested In Mission Valley Arson Case
A man already behind bars for an alleged parole violation was re-arrested on suspicion of torching a memorial for a bicyclist.
Suspect Jailed In National City Stabbing Of Woman
Chris Alexander Hernandez, 20, was taken into custody following a six-hour police standoff, authorities said.
San Diego To Pay $6M To Family Of Victims In 'McSkillet' Crash
The city of San Diego has agreed to pay $6.125 million to the family of a mother and daughter killed in a 2018 wrong-way freeway crash.
Burglary Suspect Dies In San Diego Jail
A 24-year-old inmate died of unknown causes this week at San Diego Central Jail, authorities said.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Fatal National City Shooting
John Edward Sanchez Jr., 28, was arrested two days after the March 16, 2021, shooting of 31-year-old Raymond Reed.
Driving Instructor Pleads Not Guilty To Molesting Young Students
At the time of the purported offenses, Richard Joseph Banks was an instructor with El Cajon-based American Driving School, police said.
2 Women Sentenced To Prison For Meth Distribution At San Diego Jails
The women sent meth to Southern California jails and prisons in concealed packages, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The boy was emulating his favorite athletes, but school officials saw it as blackface, according to the Center for American Liberty.
Sextortion Of Minors 'A Major Problem' In San Diego, FBI Warns
Sextortion cases have doubled over the past year in the San Diego area, the FBI reported. The majority of the cases target minors.
Fentanyl, Meth Found Hidden In Vehicle Undercarriages At CA Border
Packages of drugs were discovered attached to the undercarriage of vehicles in two separate incidents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
Water Utility Scam: Residents Warned To Look Out For Agency Imposters
Scams have been reported by several water agencies across the region in recent weeks, including in San Diego, East County and South County.
Man Stabbed During Fight In Chula Vista
A man is in a hospital after he was stabbed during a fight outside an AM/PM convenience store and gas station in Chula Vista.
Streets were blocked off in the area for several hours and residents were advised to shelter in place.
Police Investigating Robbery In Otay Mesa West Neighborhood
A man walked into a San Diego 7-Eleven, pointed a knife at an employee, and demanded that the clerk open the cash register, police said.
Woman Arrested For Starting Fire At East County Apartment Complex
A woman who is believed to be homeless was arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at an apartment complex in unincorporated El Cajon.
Authorities Recover Navy Helicopter After Crash In San Diego Bay
All crew members survived the crash and have been released from the hospital.
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