Fentanyl Crackdown; Gang-Linked Drug Bust; Missing Hiker Found Dead: 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 near Encinitas and North County:

1 Sentenced In Deadly Human Smuggling Event Off San Diego Coastline

Four people were killed one year ago when a boat carrying 19 people capsized off the coast of Del Mar.

Other stories from across the county:

National DEA Fentanyl Crackdown Nets Arrests, Drug Seizures In San Diego Area

"DEA is actively seeking out the cartels, using every tool in our toolkit to eliminate the threat they pose to our communities."

11 Charged In Gang-Linked Meth Distribution Bust In San Diego County

More than 200 law enforcement officials executed search warrants in Escondido, National City, Ramona and San Diego, officials said.

Minor On E-Motorcycle Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash In Santee

Paramedics responded to the scene and took the victim to a hospital.

Coast Guard Intercepts 12 Suspected Migrants Off San Diego

Authorities identified 12 people aboard, all of whom claimed Mexican nationality.

San Diego Border Patrol Arrest Sex Offender Attempting to Enter U.S.

Officials warned migrants with serious criminal records who attempt to re-enter the U.S. illegally will face enhanced penalties.

'Suspicious' Death In San Diego Not A Homicide: Police

A woman discovered her ex-husband not breathing and with a significant amount of blood on and around him, police said.

Carmel Valley House Fire Displaces Family

The American Red Cross was called in to help the residents of the house arrange for interim shelter.

Gravely Ailing Person Found In Burning San Diego 'Hoarder' Home

Paramedics took the ailing person to a hospital, where the victim was admitted in critical status.

Man Gets Life Without Parole For Murdering Woman, Raping Another In Palm City

Rafael Reyes Banda, 47, was found guilty by a San Diego jury last fall of killing 35-year-old Jayme Dawn Morton.

Victim Of Fatal La Mesa Traffic Accident ID'd

A motorcycle struck him as he was crossing a street.

Man Tried To Smuggle Mexican National In Vehicle's Gas Tank Near San Diego Border, Feds Say

A man suspected of trying to smuggle a Mexican national who was concealed in a compartment built into the vehicle's gas tank was arrested.

Missing Hiker Found Dead In East San Diego County

The 40-year-old man was reported missing Sunday by his family after he failed to return home from a hike on El Cajon Mountain.

Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Man In Neck During Argument

The duo were arguing in the 4100 block of Ingulf Street before the stabbing.