School Bus Brawl; Operation Sunrise: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log

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

Stories near Carlsbad and North County:

3 Teen Girls Face Possible Charges Over Escondido School Bus Brawl

Police are looking into whether to seek criminal sanctions against the students who allegedly attacked the driver, officials said.

DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Saturday In Escondido

During the checkpoint, police will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Man Gets 31 Years To Life For Escondido Stabbing, House Fire

Jose Trinidad Romero, 35, was found guilty by a Vista jury earlier this month of first-degree murder and arson.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash During Pursuit In Escondido

The CHP tried to stop a motorcyclist for speeding on southbound Interstate 15 at state Route 76, according to Escondido police.

Other stories from across the county:

Yearlong Auto-Theft Crackdown Nets Dozens Of Arrests In San Diego Area

The multi-agency investigation, dubbed "Operation Sunrise," dismantled crime rings throughout the county.

Motorcyclist Severely Injured In Pacific Beach Collision

He was taken to a hospital by paramedics.

Man Accused Of Posing As Doctor To Solicit Teens Pleads Not Guilty

Eric Jacob Layton, 50, was arrested last month at his University City home.

Ex-SDSU Football Player Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Possession

Nowlin Ewaliko, 20, turned himself into police earlier this year and pleaded guilty to the lone charge filed against him.

License Plate Readers Help Catch 3 Thieves In El Cajon: Police

Police recovered two stolen vehicles and a stolen utility trailer.

Man Underneath Delivery Truck Run Over In Miramar

A 28-year-old man died when he was run over by a delivery truck in the Miramar neighborhood, police said.

2 Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In La Mesa

The La Mesa Police Department will also have additional officers on patrol through Labor Day on Monday.

DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In Santee

During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Man Fatally Stabbed In Midway-Area McDonald's Parking Lot

There were numerous surveillance cameras in the busy area that could have captured images of the fatal assault, police said.

Mexican Gang Leader Gets 17 Years For Bringing Meth To San Diego: DOJ

Nelson Alexander Flores was involved with both the MS-13 and Mexican Mafia gangs, authorities said.

Trial Ordered For Business Owner Accused Of Setting Food Truck On Fire

Avonte Hartsfield, 26, is accused in the 2021 blaze that destroyed his food truck, which prosecutors contend was an intentional fire.

2 Arrested On Suspicion Of Stabbing Man In Logan Heights

Rafael Chavarria, 36, and Angelo Soto Vargas, 29, were booked into the San Diego Central Jail.

2 Store Clerks Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minor Decoys In San Diego

Minors under the supervision of law enforcement tried to buy alcoholic beverages from 13 stores in San Diego, police said.

Man Accused Of Sparking Multiple Small Fires In East County

Marcus Fox, 33, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of four counts of arson to property, authorities said.

Motorcyclist Killed In I-8 Crash In La Mesa

The motorcyclist, a 72-year-old man from San Diego, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.

Church Choir Group Leader Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Assault Of Teen

A church choir group leader is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl who was a member of the San Ysidro church's choir.

Woman Who Died In Wrong-Way Freeway Crash In Serra Mesa ID'd

A 32-year-old woman was killed last weekend in a wrong-way traffic crash on Interstate 15 in Serra Mesa.

Police Fatally Shoot Man Suspected Of Gunning Down Mother, Dogs

The names of the woman and the suspect were withheld pending family notification.

Marine Killed In Jet Crash At MCAS Miramar Identified

Maj. Andrew Mettler was piloting the F/A-18D Hornet that went down during a training flight.

Camp Pendleton Marines Aboard Australia Osprey Crash That Killed 3

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

San Diego College Area Sex Assault Investigated

A man sexually assaulted a woman over the weekend after stopping his car near San Diego State University to give her a ride.