Fake Charity; Ghost Gun; School Bus Crash; Sex Crimes; Smoke Shop Raid: Encinitas, San Diego County Crime Log

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:

Over 100 Pounds Of Illegal Products Seized In Raid On Oceanside Smoke Shops: Police

Investigators inspected four businesses and seized products believed to contain controlled substances and other regulated items.

No Injuries Reported After Bluff Collapses In Del Mar

Authorities marked the affected area with caution tape.

Carlsbad Police Investigate Juvenile Altercation

"We are committed to ensuring all members of our community, especially students, feel safe and respected."

Photographer Sentenced For Sex Crimes In San Diego County Pleads Guilty In Oregon

Robert Koester was sentenced by a Vista judge in 2019 to 25 years in state prison.

San Diego County Sheriff's Office Issues Statement After Federal Agents Seen Outside Station

A social media post circulated showing federal agents in the publicly accessible parking lot of the North Coastal Sheriff's Station.

Juvenile With Loaded 'Ghost Gun' Arrested During North County Traffic Stop

Deputies also found illegal substances and a large amount of cash, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Other stories from across the county:

San Diego Man Indicted In $6M Counterfeit Postage Stamp Scheme

Wayne Fister, 38, used "a significant portion" of the proceeds to purchase his home in San Diego, prosecutors said.

Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Lemon Grove After Multi-City Pursuit

The pursuit traversed the cities of San Diego, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley and La Mesa.

2 Admit Running Fake Charity That Sold Concessions At Petco Park, Snapdragon

Noly Hermoso Ilarde, 57, of San Diego, and Martin Jose Rebollo Jr., 58, of Chula Vista, claimed to run "Chula Vista Fast Pitch."

Pope Accepts Resignation Of El Cajon Bishop Charged With Embezzlement

Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta of St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral is facing criminal charges of embezzlement and money laundering.

School Bus Hits, Gravely Injures Pedestrian In Rancho Penasquitos

An ambulance took the man to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for treatment of life-threatening trauma, police said.

Mira Mesa Man Sentenced For ATM Break-In Attempt Using Explosives

Son Thanh Nguyen pleaded guilty to the June 28, 2024, attempt to break into the ATM outside the First Citizens Bank branch.

Driver Arrested In El Cajon Stolen Vehicle Pursuit: Police

Police said the driver exited the highway in El Cajon, lost control of the truck, then fled from the vehicle on foot.

Police Investigate Woman's Suspicious Death At San Diego Apartment

Detectives from the department's Homicide Unit were handling the investigation because of "unusual circumstances."

3 Arrested, 14 Cited During DUI Checkpoint In Santee

Sheriff's officials said 905 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.