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:
Man Fatally Struck In North County Hit-And-Run Crash
Police are searching for a small black sports car with tinted windows that fled the scene of the fatal crash.
Man Found Shot Inside Vehicle In North County Dies
Police are investigating after a man was found with an apparent gunshot wound inside a vehicle.
Poway Teacher Accused Of Misconduct Involving Students
The alleged misconduct occurred during the current school year, officials said.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Deaths Of Couple Found In Burning North County Home
Luis Alvarado, 34, is accused in the slayings of 73-year-old Michael Austin and 72-year-old Kathryn Austin.
2 Men Sentenced For Roles In Fatal Human Smuggling Attempt Near Del Mar
Jesus Ivan Rodriguez-Leyva, 28, and Julio Cesar Zuniga-Luna, 32, pleaded guilty to federal charges.
San Diego Border Patrol Agents Seize $9.8M In Cocaine On I-5
Agents discovered 550 packages of suspected cocaine during two vehicle inspections just three minutes apart.
Other stories from across the county:
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Imperial Beach House Fire
Investigators are working to determine what sparked the deadly fire.
Man Sought In Suspected Lewd Act Involving Child At Mission Beach
San Diego police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of inappropriately touching a 5-year-old child.
Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Inmate In San Diego County
Sheriff Kelly Martinez called the allegations against the deputy "abhorrent" and a violation of public trust.
Man Accused Of Setting 2 Fires Near East County Freeway
Deputies found the 35-year-old suspect hiding underneath a truck after witnesses reported seeing him flee both fire scenes, authorities said.
Woman Killed, 3 Students, Bus Driver Injured In Head-On Crash In San Diego County
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Coercing Teen Into Prostitution
K'John Henry Sands II, 26, of Los Angeles had a 15-year-old girl work for him as a prostitute in the San Diego area.
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