Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
On Oct. 26, hundreds of locations across the state are offering no-questions-asked service for safely disposing of medications.
The suspect struck two parked cars, rammed two sheriff's patrol cars, and crashed into another car on Interstate 5, authorities said.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department will join law enforcement across the nation to promote strong police-community partnerships.
Authorities believe the victim may have been homeless.
"The amount of DUI-related arrests and collisions that occur along the coastal region are among the highest in San Diego County."
The suspect was later arrested in Carlsbad.
A man was stabbed inside a North County big-box store Saturday, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
He was last seen around Calle Barcelona and El Camino Real, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
A 17-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing his 19-year-old brother in Encinitas, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Sheriff's deputies detained the suspect.
Residents can anonymously drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs at locations across San Diego County.
During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The Coaster train hit the person near the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and North Coast Highway 101.