Crime & Safety

Plane Crash; Double Stabbing; Ghost Gun: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log

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

A felon is facing multiple charges after deputies found him with a ghost gun during a traffic stop in San Diego's North County, authorities said.
A felon is facing multiple charges after deputies found him with a ghost gun during a traffic stop in San Diego's North County, authorities said. (San Diego County Sheriff's Department)

CARLSBAD, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

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Frankie Escovar, 19, had a privately manufactured firearm and loaded magazine, Sgt. Seung Park said.

Motorist Arrested For Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana

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The driver was arrested at a DUI checkpoint in Escondido.

2 Servicemen ID'd In Fatal Oceanside Crash

A 21 and 19-year-old were both killed in the Thursday crash off I-5, near Camp Pendleton.

Oceanside Pier Fire's Cause: Arson Unlikely, Officials Say

"We look at what we can rule out and what we can't rule out," Oceanside Fire Department told reporters Monday.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Double Stabbing In Escondido

The suspects were still at large, and no descriptions were available.

Boy, 13, Killed In Alleged DUI Collision In Escondido

Alexander Tito Oroz, 20, was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.

Other stories from across the county:

Pedestrian Killed In Crash In San Diego; Driver Suspected Of DUI

A 44-year-old pedestrian was killed in a collision in the Colina Del Sol neighborhood of San Diego, authorities said.

Projectile Damages Car During 'Violent' Highway Incident: CHP

The incident happened on southbound Interstate 805 to the state Route 94 connector ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Pharmacy Chain Pays $350K To Resolve Mishandled Drug Allegations

Palm Care Pharmacy paid $350,000 to resolve allegations that numerous controlled substances went unaccounted for at its El Cajon storefront.

Police Crack Down On Dangerous 'Street Takeover' Car Shows

Authorities seized more than a dozen vehicles and made two arrests in connection with two illegal public stunt-driving events.

Bird Rock Apartment Complex Damaged In Fire

A total of 30 firefighter personnel were at the scene.

Feather Alert Issued For Missing Woman From Campo Indian Reservation

A Feather Alert was issued throughout the state after Paula Connolly, 28, was reported missing.

Cops Seek Clairemont Mesa Driver Who Fled April 19 Crash

Officers seek witnesses to the April 19 hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries on Genesee Avenue.

Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Injured In I-8 Crash In San Diego

A motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was seriously injured in a crash on eastbound I-8, near Rosecrans Street, according to the CHP.

Small Plane Crashes In San Diego's East County

The crash was reported in the area of Lily Avenue and Clarke Drive in El Cajon, according to Heartland Fire & Rescue.

Man Stabbed In San Diego Neighborhood

The victim described the suspect, who was at-large, as a middle-aged man.

Police: Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Vehicle In San Diego

The victim was taken by medics to a hospital and sustained a fractured thoracic vertebrae.

Woman's Foot Injured By Her Own Vehicle In San Diego

Her foot was smashed between a curb and the wheel of her vehicle while it was in drive, authorities said.

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