SDPD Struggles to Recruit and Retain Police Officers

Of the 888 officers hired by the San Diego Police Department since July 2005, 29 percent have already left.

Del Mar Heights Road Accidents Backs Up Traffic

An accident at 5 p.m. caused heavy traffic near the Del Mar Heights Road offramp.

Armed Robbery for Narcotics Reported at Pharmacy in Torrey Highlands

A man allegedly presented a demand note for narcotics at the Savon Pharmacy on Highlands Village Place on Tuesday afternoon.

Son Allegedly Assaulted His Mother in Carmel Valley

A juvenile allegedly vandalized a vehicle and battered his mother on the 12900 block of Candela Place on April 4.

Car Drives into Roberto's in Del Mar

A car crashed into Roberto's Mexican Food on Carmel Valley Road on Saturday morning.

Train Kills Pedestrian near Torrey Pines

The pedestrian was struck south of the Torrey Pines Bridge around 8:40 p.m. Monday, according to San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Driver in Nanny Fatality Dodges Public Arraignment, Pleads Not Guilty

Court officials say Christine Padilla was “counter-arraigned” a business day early via attorney.

Missing Del Mar Woman Found in North County Ravine

Elizabeth Allen, 50, had been reported missing by her husband.

Reported Mountain Lion Sighting Near Carmel Valley Road

Sheriff's deputies searched the area on foot and by helicopter, but did not spot the animal on Tuesday morning.

Structural Collapse in Sorrento Valley Sends 4 to Hospital

The floor collapsed in a building on the 9500 block of Camino Santa Fe in Sorrento Valley on Tuesday morning injuring four people.

Sign Up to Be Notified If a New Sex Offender Registers in Del Mar-Carmel Valley

You can receive email alerts if a sex offender is located in your ZIP code if you sign up through a new county site.

Del Mar Man Faces Charges from 2nd Alleged Rape

Sean Banks, 37, was ordered into custody without bail pending a review hearing Wednesday. He faces 44 years to life in prison if convicted.

Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to Probation After Lewd Act Charges at Cirque du Soleil in Del Mar

Jurors acquitted off-duty Border Patrol agent Helwig and fellow Agent Gerald Torello of committing a lewd act and deadlocked on a second lewd act count and a battery charge against Torello.

SDPD Investigating Possible Date Rape in Carmel Valley

San Diego Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that took place on the 132000 block of Kibbings Road on Jan. 25.

Man Used Christianmingle.com to Meet His Rape Victim, Police Say

Sean Banks of Del Mar was arrested Monday on suspicion of rape, La Mesa residential burglary.

Motorist Who Struck and Killed Cyclist in RSF Will Be Sentenced Wednesday

Jin Hyuk Byun, 20, pleaded guilty in October to felony hit-and-run causing death of Angel Bojorquez, a grocery clerk at Albertsons in Del Mar.

Another Panga Boat Lands in North County

A boat with bundles of drugs was discovered in Carlsbad on Tuesday, just one day after Border Patrol detained eight suspected illegal immigrants that came to Del Mar on another panga boat.

Son of Northwestern Division Police Captain Pleaded Guilty to Assaulting 3 Women

Alex Guaderrama of Alpine was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to refrain from using alcohol and drugs without a valid prescription.

Border Patrol Agents Acquitted of Lewd Act at Cirque du Soleil in Del Mar

The defendants remain on administrative leave from the Border Patrol while their case is pending.

Traffic Into Mexico Delayed by Extra Security

Only two lanes of traffic were open Saturday to southbound travelers.

Woman Run Over By Own SUV at Carmel Valley Gas Station

Medics transported the unidentified women to a local hospital for treatment for two possible leg fractures.

Suspects in Del Mar Heights Elementary School Burglary Arrested

Sheriff’s detectives are investigating if three Riverside County men are involved with a spree of burglaries targeting area schools.

Carmel Valley Mom Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Drowning Autistic Son

Patricia Corby, 37, pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder in the death last March 31 of her son, Daniel.

Del Mar Fire Dept. Helps Fight Mansion Fire in Fairbanks Ranch

It took about six hours to fully subdue the fire, which gutted the house and left one crewmember with minor injuries.

Gunshots, Helicopter Part of the Script as TV Show Takes Over Grand Del Mar

A pilot being made at the resort will include simulated gunfire, a hovering helicopter and a lot of smoke Monday and Tuesday.

Wells Fargo on Del Mar Heights Road Robbed

San Diego Police reported a bank robbery on the 3400 block of Del Mar Heights Road at 2:33 p.m. on Thursday.

Wells Fargo Robbed in Torrey Highlands

Wells Fargo on the 7800 block of Highlands Village Place was robbed Monday at 1:25 p.m.

Suspected Illegal Immigrants Detained in Carmel Valley

The detainees were handed over to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Older Pedestrian Killed by Car While Crossing Street in Torrey Hills

Accident was in 4600 block of Carmel Mountain Road near Ocean Air Drive about 6 a.m.

Marijuana Smugglers Barked Up the Wrong Route: Dog Beach in Del Mar

Federal agents confiscated 1,500 to 2,000 pounds of marijuana from suspicious cars early Sunday.

Arrests Made in North County Warrant Sweep

Sheriff’s deputies searched for suspects with outstanding warrants on Saturday.

Carmel Valley Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Sexual Relations with Minors

Vijay Prasad, a former coach for a club sport at La Jolla Country Day School, was also ordered by Judge Eugenia Eyherabide to register as a sex offender for life.

Motorist Dies After Being Struck by Car

The motorist apparently ran a red light in Carmel Valley.

Thief Steals Credit Cards; Charges $7,500 at Del Mar Costco

An unidentified female suspect also used one of the victim’s stolen credit cards at the Best Buy in Encinitas, spending about $3,300.

Motorist Found Dead on Interstate 5 Identified as Oceanside Man

The man was found just north of Del Mar Heights Road.

Man Wanted for Questioning in Sexual Assault Incident at Del Mar Fairgrounds

The San Diego Sheriff's Department released images Wednesday of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a sexual assault at the Del Mar Fairgrounds last month.

Del Mar, North County Beach Communities See Rise in Car Burglaries

The Encinitas Sheriff's Station, which serves the Del Mar community, offered tips to prevent car burglaries.

Son of Northwestern Division Police Captain Pleads Not Guilty to Groping

A judge ordered Alex Guaderrama to wear an alcohol-monitoring device as a condition of release,

Son of Northwestern Division Police Captain Charged With 7 Misdemeanor Counts

Alex Guaderrama—son of Capt. Manny Guaderrama—is accused of groping two women.

Residential Burglary with Weapon on Via Grandar: Del Mar Crime Report for Sept. 9-18

Track the latest criminal activity in the Del Mar community.