Crime & Safety

San Diego Co. Crime Blotter: Fatal Head-On; Family Tied Up; Gun Scares; Flaming Chicken

A look at a few of the past week's police incidents from around the region.

The following is a collection of police, court and incident reports from the week San Diego County.

School Lockdown Update: No Armed Person Jumping Fence Found

  • The report this morning from Oceanside High School prompted a lockdown, now lifted.

Accused Oceanside Killer To Stand Trial For Stabbing Friend To Death

  • The defendant told a babysitter he β€œslayed the beast,” according to officials.

UPDATE: Missing Oceanside Boy Found Safe

  • Police report the 12 year old, last seen Monday morning, was ditching school.

Man Gets 16 Years To Life For Stabbing Carlsbad Roommate To Death Over Loud Music

  • The 33-year-old defendant initially submitted an insanity plea before admitting to the killing.

Elderly Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured Outside Captain Keno’s

  • The driver from Carlsbad told police she initially thought she hit a pothole.

β€˜Person Of Interest’ In Custody In Connection With Fatal Shooting In Escondido

  • The victim was shot Monday outside an apartment complex.

Terrifying Ordeal For Scripps Ranch Family: Home-Invasion Robbery

  • The residents reported a trio tied them up after breaking into their home in the early morning hours.

Man Pleads Not Guilty In Beating Death Of Female Roommate

  • The victim, 48, was attacked in her home, collapsed at friend’s in Pacific Beach and later died at the hospital after identifying defendant.

Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Suspected DUI Crash On Miramar Road

  • The motorist slammed head-on into another vehicle.

All Clear: No Shooter, Victims Found After Gunfire Reports At Balboa Hospital Complex

  • Officials are not sure what the witness heard, but one speculated the possibility of construction in area of Naval Medical Center San Diego.

Crawford High Teacher Arrested For Alleged Sex With Student

  • Arraignment is set for Monday.

Morning High Speed Chase Ends With Motorcyclist’s Crash, Arrest

  • The pursuit, at speeds up to 120mph, covered city streets, I-8, I-805, SR-163, SR-125, Hwy 94, and even through a shopping mall lot.

Arraignment Postponed For East County Mom In Toddler’s Death

  • The mother, 28, posted bail, left jail and is due in court next week. Her child died with broken bones and skull fractures, officials said.

Chicken Roast: Truck Hauling Frozen Poultry Catches On Fire On I-8

  • The driver was not injured in the Thursday morning incident near El Cajon.

Suspected Hit-And-Run Driver Flees, Leads Cops From Imperial Beach to Logan Heights

  • The motorist took off after allegedly hitting a pedestrian in Egger Highlands this afternoon.

Find out what's happening in Imperial Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Imperial Beach