ENCINITAS, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories near Encinitas and North County:
Tips Sought In Drive-By Shooting At North County Restaurant
Investigators said shots were fired toward the 2N1 Korean BBQ restaurant.
Authorities Seek Information In Death Of Escondido Man
Jorge Soares, 56, was found dead in the North County area. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown.
Wanted Felon Arrested In North County After License Plate Camera Alert
Brian Buffett, 67, was booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
Unconscious Woman Rescued From Vehicle Prior To Fire In Oceanside
A vehicle was starting to ignite when the good Samaritans got the unconscious woman out, a witness told the CHP.
Oceanside Man Sentenced In Series Of Calavera Preserve Sexual Batteries On Female Hikers
Felix Blanco, 22, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of sexual battery for what police described as a series of assaults on women.
Other stories from across the county:
Fire In Dehesa Reaches 50% Containment
Crews are focusing on cooling hot spots after the fire prompted evacuations in eastern San Diego County.
Brush Fire Burning At 'Dangerous Rate' Forces Evacuations In Dehesa
Firefighters are battling the blaze near Dehesa and Red Gum roads.
Inmate Sentenced In San Diego County Suspected In Prison Homicide
Joseph L. Rountree, 43, was placed in restricted housing after Carl J. Anderson Jr., 41, was found unresponsive, officials said.
Pedestrian Trapped Between Vehicles, Seriously Injured In Santee Crash
The pedestrian was taken to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries.
Man Arrested In Fatal Beating Of Neighbor Who Intervened In Fight
Hector Esquivel, 36, was booked into jail on suspicion of murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
Man Arrested In Bay Area In Fatal San Diego Shooting
Nasir Hampton was booked into Alameda County Jail on a murder charge, and extradition proceedings have begun, police said.
Man Who Sparked Canyon Wildfire Arrested In San Diego Monday, Police Say
The 30-year-old faces possible arson charges after he was arrested near the Interstate 5 Freeway in San Diego Monday.
Man Fatally Struck While Intervening In Fight Outside San Diego Apartment Complex: Police
The 46-year-old man was fatally struck in the head when he tried to break up a fight involving his nephew, police said.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Arson In Sorrento Valley Wildfire
Brandon James Glasgo, 30, is accused of setting the blaze that sparked east of Interstate 5.
6 Charged In RICO Conspiracy Allegedly Involving El Cajon Gang
All six defendants are in custody and charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
1 Killed, 1 Wounded In Chula Vista Drive-By Shooting
The deadly gunfire erupted in the 1300 block of Steiner Drive in Chula Vista, according to police.
San Diego Jail Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Cell
The man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of drug crimes.
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Sorrento Valley; Evacuations Ordered
The fire started at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Man Struck By Bus In San Diego Suffers Non-Life Threatening Injuries
The crash occurred about 10:35 p.m. Friday.
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