CARLSBAD–City of Carlsbad Fire Department officials remind residents that not only is personal use of fireworks dangerous, city law prohibits the possession, sale, use and storage of all types of fireworks within city limits. “Fireworks, even those marketed as ‘safe and sane,’ are best left to the professionals,” said City of Carlsbad Fire Marshal Randy Metz. […]
Oceanside DUI Checkpoint Nets Three Arrests
OCEANSIDE–Oceanside police arrested three people at a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint in the city on June 19, the Oceanside Police Department said. The checkpoint was conducted in the 4000 block of Plaza Drive between the hours of 9 p.m. and 2 a.m, resulting in 354 vehicles being screened, 15 Field Sobriety Exams performed, 2 arrests for […]
Two Men Arrested For Attempted Murder On Tenant In Vista
VISTA–Two men were arrested in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a man who rented a room from of the suspect’s home, the Sheriff’s Department said. Sunday’s incident occurred Sunday at about 6 p.m. in the 700 block of Lemon Avenue in Vista. The victim stated he rented a room at the house from […]
Two Men Stabbed At Vista Party
VISTA–Two men were stabbed during a physical altercation at a party with another man at a residence in Vista, the Sheriff’s Department said. On Saturday, shortly after 9 p.m., deputies responded to the stabbing at the 1500 block of Kiva Lane. Deputies arrived and found two male victims suffering from multiple stab wounds. Medics transported […]
Toddler Drowns In Backyard Swimming Pool In Oceanside
OCEANSIDE–A two-year-old child died on Saturday after he was pulled from a backyard swimming pool, the Oceanside Police Department reports. Shortly before 2 p.m., Oceanside Police Department Communications Center received a 911 telephone call in regards to a drowning in the 1800 block of Moreno Street. The reporting party stated that a 2-year-old child fell into […]
Man Arrested In Connection With Fire At Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery
OCEANSIDE–Oceanside police arrested a man in connection with a suspicious fire near the Mission San Luis Rey cemetery on Wednesday, authorities said. The man was spotted on Wednesday near the area of the blaze, located near State Route 76 and Rancho del Oro Drive, and was taken into custody, Oceanside police said. There was no […]
Warrant Search At Marijuana Dispensary Nets Three Arrests
VALLEY CENTER–Authorities arrested three people during a search warrant at an illegal marijuana dispensary in Valley Center on Tuesday, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department said. At about 10 a.m., the Valley Center Crime Suppression Team, Valley Center Area detectives and deputies with the San Marcos Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Team served a search […]
Father Interrupts Man Who Attempted To Kidnap His Son
VISTA–A father confronted a man who attempted to kidnap his two-year-old son from his residence in Vista, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department said. The attempted kidnapping occurred on Monday at about 10:38 p.m. in the 1300 block of Barbara Drive. The father confronted the man, who ran away leaving the child behind. The man was […]
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Vista Dies
VISTA–A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Vista on Thursday has died from his injuries, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department reports. Shortly after 1 a.m. deputies responded to reports of a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at 303 Vista Village Drive. Upon arriving deputies observed a 35-year-old white male laying in the middle […]
Carlsbad Police Seeks Public’s Help To Locate Potential Victims Of Sexual Assault
CARLSBAD–Investigators at the Carlsbad Police Department are asking for the public’s help to find any additional potential victims of sexual assault. On June 7 at 8:23 a.m., police officers arrested 47-year-old Michael Fangman of Carlsbad. Fangman was arrested for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old female. He was arrested at his Carlsbad residence. The investigation began on March 18, when […]