Crime & Safety
Arson Arrest; Brush Fires; Carjacking; Drug Seizures; Kidnapping: Oceanside, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
OCEANSIDE, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories in Oceanside and North County:
Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted Wednesday.
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Authorities shut down all northbound lanes shortly after in the area to investigate.
Camp Pendleton Fire Prompts Evacuations, Sends Smoke Across North County
A smoke advisory was issued for surrounding communities.
The blaze broke out on Airport Road, west of Benet Hill Road.
58 Citations, 3 Arrests Made In North County Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation
A North County police department conducted a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation. Here's what they found.
Other stories from across the county:
Vandal Glues Over 200 Doors Shut At San Diego School: Police
Authorities estimate the damage at approximately $70,000.
Coast Guard Intercepts Boat With 9 Migrants Near Coronado
Boarding teams found nine people aboard who said they were Mexican nationals.
Drone Helps Deputies Catch Arson Suspect In Spring Valley
The fire threatened homes and prompted evacuations.
Man Charged With 4 San Diego County Murders
Dwight William Rhone is now charged in four separate San Diego County killings.
DA's Investigator Testifies To Larry Millete's Internet Search History
May Millete has not been seen or heard from since Jan. 7, 2021.
All three were arrested on suspicion of various felony violations and booked into the San Diego Central Jail.
Fast-Moving Brush Fire Threatens Homes, Prompts Evacuations In San Diego's Sorrento Valley
A temporary evacuation point was established at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park.
Man Kidnapped Ex-Girlfriend, Fled Police For Miles: Police
The man kidnapped his ex-girlfriend from her home in San Diego, police said.
Drugs Valued At $300,000 Seized At Border
Officers disrupted two drug-smuggling attempts, seizing more than 130 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine, and meth.
Lakeside Carjacking Suspect Arrested With Help From License Plate Reader
The suspect demanded the sport utility vehicle, as well as items from their pockets, Sgt Colin Snodgrass said.
May Millete's Supervisors Allege Rumors Of Affair With Subordinate In Testimony
The testimony came in the ongoing murder trial for May's husband, Larry Millete, who is accused of killing her.
Overturned Big Rig Shuts Down This San Diego Freeway Connecter
Drivers heading southbound on I-805 should seek alternate routes as the connector to State Route-52 is closed.
Stepson Arrested In San Diego Stepmom's Suspicious Death: Police
Deputies arrested him in Escondido after the woman was found in her Citrus Hills Lane home, dead of "suspicious circumstances."
San Diego County Man Charged With Plotting To Support ISIS: Authorities
The FBI arrested three men on charges that they conspired to support the terrorist organization.
Newborn Delivered After Fatal Shooting Of Pregnant Teen Dies At San Diego Hospital
The infant died after suffering a severe hypoxic brain injury, according to the San Diego Police Department.
The Border 6 Fire burned 1,515 acres on the U.S. side of the border and 1,009 on the Mexico side, Cal Fire Capt. Oscar Sotelo said.
Kidnapping, Assault Suspect Arrested With Help From License Plate Reader
The suspect was identified as 24-year-old Widven Yair Lopez, who was being held on $245,000 bail.
Criminal Proceedings Paused In 'Trump House' Murder Case
Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, is charged with several felonies including murder in the May 20 attack on 69-year-old Kerry Sheron.
Fire Breaks Out On Ship Under Construction In San Diego Bay
The fire was on board the future USNS Harriet Tubman, a John Lewis-class fleet oiler that has been under construction since last year.
Motorist Arrested On Suspicion Of Driving Under The Influence Of Narcotics
The motorist was arrested following a brief vehicle chase.
Woman Fatally Struck By Vehicle In North Park Area Of San Diego
Police said DUI was not a factor in the crash.
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