ENCINITAS, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories in Encinitas and North County:
Ex-North County Dance Instructor Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Abuse Of Teen
Ledarnay Fontenette Luckie, 39, of Encinitas, also known as Darnay Luckie, was arrested last month by Carlsbad police.
Poway House Fire Displaces Family Of Four
The fire caused so much damage that the structure was likely to be a complete loss, officials said.
Man Pleads Guilty To Escondido Hit-And-Run Death Of 11-Year-Old Boy
Hector Amador Balderas, 44, pleaded guilty to hitting Aiden Antonio Torres De Paz with his vehicle.
Suspect Taken Into Custody In Escondido After Vehicle Pursuit
Jonclaude Smith failed to yield after an attempted traffic enforcement stop, prompting a vehicle pursuit, sheriff's officials said.
Heavy Traffic Continues After Big Rig Rollover On I-5 Near Camp Pendleton
Authorities said significant traffic delays are expected throughout the morning.
Man Admits To Armed Robbery, 3 Carjackings In North County
Brandon Ivan Padilla, 20, admitted using a firearm to threaten victims during each crime, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Person Critically Injured In Escondido Stabbing
Police are seeking additional witnesses.
Other stories from across the county:
80-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck At East County Costco
Paramedics took the woman to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said.
Man Arrested In Deadly Chicano Park Shooting; Victim Identified
Benito Garcia Jr., 31, was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.
Border Patrol Arrests 2 Mexican Fugitives In Separate San Diego Operations
Border Patrol agents have arrested two fugitives wanted in Mexico.
San Diego High School Student Jailed On Gun Charges
The student had a gun concealed in his pants when he was taken into custody, police said.
Pedestrian Struck By SUV, Seriously Injured In Pacific Beach Crosswalk Crash
The woman was taken to a hospital with a fractured pelvis, police said.
Authorities Seek Help Identifying Man Found Dead In Dumpster Fire
Investigators said the man has not been identified because of the extent of his injuries.
Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Chula Vista Police Car
Police said a speeding car ran a red and hit a marked, on-duty police car.
San Diego Socialite Turned Notorious Killer Dead At 78
Betty Broderick, who was convicted of killing her ex-husband and his new wife in 1991, died Friday at a Chino hospital. She was 78.
Visas Canceled For 27 Cruise Ship Workers In Child Sexual Abuse Images Investigation
Authorities boarded eight cruise ships and said they determined that 27 people were involved in the spread of child sexual abuse images.
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