Deadly Wrong-Way Crash; Kidnapping Attempt Fails; Holiday DUI Arrests; Deputy-Involved Shooting: San Diego County Police Log

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the county this week.

DUI Checkpoint Planned In East County

• The checkpoint is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Friday and end at 3 a.m. Saturday in Lemon Grove, officials said.

North County Burglary Suspect Caught On Camera, Police Say

• Do you recognize this man? He is wanted in connection with burglaries in Encinitas and Carlsbad.

San Diego Kidnapping Attempt Fails After Abductor's Truck Won't Start, Asks Victim's Family For Jump: Police

• "The suspect placed the victim in the front seat of his truck (and) told him to (lie) down and not say anything," San Diego police say.

Inmate Firefighter Injured In Lakeside Brush Fire: UPDATE

• The fire briefly threatened a mobile home park near Lake Jennings, according to officials. (BREAKING)

1 Dead In Deputy-Involved Shooting In Vista: UPDATE

• A documented gang member wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant was fatally shot by deputies Wednesday.

2 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In Oceanside

• Three non-injury crashes occurred in the area following the initial collision, according to the CHP, prompting a SigAlert.

Man Accused Of Running Down Motorcycle Officer To Stand Trial

• Roberto Ignacio Flores, 26, is charged in the attack on Oceanside police Officer Brad Hunter, a 29-year veteran of the department.

3 Injured In Escondido Crash

• Two vehicles collided and went over the side of the road Wednesday near Bear Valley Parkway and Birch Avenue.

Marine Struck By Suspected Drunk Driver In Oceanside Dies

• Nicholas Kursinskis, 25, died Saturday morning at Scripps Memorial Hospital three days after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver.

2 Arrested After Stolen Car Crashes In Escondido

• The crash occurred near the corner of E. Washington Avenue and N. Quince Street in the west end of Escondido, police said.

DUI Arrests Down, Fatalities Up Over July 4 Weekend In San Diego County

• There were 62 DUI arrests reported throughout San Diego County over the holiday weekend, down from 79 arrests reported last year.

Lifeguards Make 283 Rescues At San Diego Beaches Over Fourth Of July Weekend

• More than half a million people visited San Diego city beaches over the weekend and on the Fourth of July.

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