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🌱 Patch AM: 60-Mile Pursuit; Drive-By Shooting; Fatal House Fire; Guillotine Arrest: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log

Happening soon: 2026 LeucadiART WALK on the Carlsbad Patch calendar

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Good morning Carlsbad! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Carlsbad-linked fraud, countywide chases and standoffs in one crime roundup
  • How a sneaky debit card swap scam reached Carlsbad-area bank customers
  • See which celebrity family just celebrated a birthday at Carlsbad's LEGOLAND

Also on today's calendar: 2026 LeucadiART WALK and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 60-Mile Pursuit; Drive-By Shooting; Fatal House Fire; Guillotine Arrest: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com) — Carlsbad readers get a snapshot of recent crime and public safety cases affecting their city and neighboring North County communities, including debit card fraud tied to Carlsbad. The roundup also highlights major incidents across San Diego County, from a 60-mile pursuit and fatal house fire to high-profile court cases and police shootings.
   

• 2 LA Men Arrested In San Diego County Debit Card Swap Scheme (patch.com) — Carlsbad residents should know that a regional debit card "swap" scheme, linked to cases handled by Carlsbad police and other San Diego County agencies, has led to the arrest of two Los Angeles men. Investigators say suspects distracted bank customers, secretly exchanged their cards, then quickly drained accounts at ATMs. Authorities are asking anyone with information or similar experiences to come forward.
   

• Katy Perry celebrates her and Orlando Bloom's daughter Daisy's 6th birthday with rare photos (pagesix.com) — Carlsbad's LEGOLAND California Resort just hosted a high-profile 6th birthday: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's daughter Daisy celebrated with a LEGO-themed day and cake at the park. Perry shared rare photos from the Carlsbad visit, thanking LEGOLAND for helping the family "build" new memories, while also reflecting on her co-parenting relationship and new romance since splitting from Bloom.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Sheila is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
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    I have recently started fostering for a local group and it has been a super rewarding experience. Sharing in case you've also thought about it —or… (Nextdoor The Foothills at Carlsbad)
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🗞 Nearby News

Vista

  • Vista Community Clinic Earns Gold National Quality Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year - (thevistapress.com)
  • North County Hosts Its First‑Ever Mid‑Autumn Festival on September 19 in Oceanside - (thevistapress.com)
  • Vista Chamber Business Bites Brings Vista Businesses Together (northcountydailystar.com)

Encinitas

  • Encinitas Wine & Food Festival Raises $133K For Local Groups (patch.com)

Oceanside

  • 60-Mile Pursuit; Drive-By Shooting; Fatal House Fire; Guillotine Arrest: Oceanside, SD County Crime Log (patch.com)

Ok Carlsbad! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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