Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
During the stop, a Carlsbad Police K-9 team found 2,563 pounds of packaged crystal meth valued between $1.15 million to $3.08 million.
During the search, more 35 rifles and handguns — the majority of which are illegal to possess — were found, authorities noted.
An Oceanside resident shot and killed a home invasion suspect, authorities said.
The driver was taken into custody and to a hospital for a leg injury.
A 19-year-old boy was one of four teens rushed to the hospital in Escondido with bullet wounds.
The 20-year-old man was ejected from his motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, Sgt. Clint Bussey said.
"These criminals not only stole cash and valuables from the victims, but they also stole the community's peace of mind."
"The amount of DUI-related arrests and collisions that occur along the coastal region are among the highest in San Diego County."
The suspect was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
After a group of women fled a Carlsbad grocery store with bags of lifted merchandise, arresting cops discovered thousands in stolen goods.
Carlsbad drivers were avoided to find alternate routes around the water line break Wednesday afternoon.
The 54-year-old man was from San Marcos, according to the CHP.
"Hate against one group is a threat to everyone and we won't tolerate these crimes in our community."
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
All of the events, which were completed by the crew onboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Munro, netted thousands of pounds of cocaine.
The cause of the deadly blaze remained under investigation.
An elderly driver escaped with minor injuries in the Saturday night crash.
The boy was shot when an unknown suspect got out of a vehicle and fired several rounds toward a group of people, Lt. Michael Krugh said.
Investigators said the cause of the fire appeared to be accidental, likely stemming from unattended cooking.
Christopher Loftis, 45, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, possessing an assault weapon and other charges.
Police activity had also closed Batiquitos Drive between Kingfisher Lane and Hummingbird Road, authorities said.
Aarin "Angel" Sorenson, 49, is accused of being involved in the killing of 37-year-old Jacob Sanders, according to police.
Christian Howard, 26, of Riverside was charged on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run resulting in death, police said.
Firefighters quickly evacuated the residents and contained the fire to a back bedroom of the house, officials said.