OCEANSIDE–As summer comes to a close, the Oceanside Police Department is asking drivers to not get behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs that impact your ability to drive safely. Oceanside police have teamed up with law enforcement agencies across the country in the national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. During […]
Jet Skier Dies In Watercraft Collision At Carlsbad Lagoon
CARLSBAD–A female passenger jet skier critically injured in a watercraft collision Sunday afternoon at a Carlsbad lagoon has died of her injuries at a local area hospital, the Carlsbad Police Department reports. The incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. at California Water Sports, located in the 4200 block of Harrison Street. Police officers found a […]
North County Transit District Team With NASA, Federal Railroad Administration To Enhance Railroad Safety
OCEANSIDE–The North County Transit District (NCTD) has teamed up with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to add an extra level of safety for its staff, contractors, and the public. On August 1, NCTD entered into a partnership with NASA, the FRA, Bombardier Transportation USA, Inc., and the […]
Teen Found Shot In Carlsbad Alley
CARLSBAD–A teen was found shot Monday in an alley in Carlsbad, the Carlsbad Police Department said. Carlsbad Police Department received a call shortly before 4 p.m., about a possible shooting that occurred in the 2700 block of Via Juanita. Witnesses heard a popping sound and found one male in the alley with what appeared to […]
Fourth Horse Dies During Training Exercise At Del Mar Race Track
DEL MAR–Another horse died from its injuries while training at the Del Mar race track. Del Mar officials Monday said the horse, a 3-year-old filly named Bri Bri had to be euthanized after it suffered a serious injury to her pelvis during training. The horse was trained by Jim Cassidy. “We are deeply sorry for […]
Man Charged In San Marcos Felony Hit And Run On Police Officer
SAN MARCOS–An alleged intoxicated driver was arrested after leading Sheriff’s deputies on a brief vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash in San Marcos. On August 10, shortly before 5 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies attempted to contact a reported intoxicated driver parked in the parking lot in the 400 block of Autumn Drive. The driver, Cristian […]
Oceanside Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Sprinter Station
OCEANSIDE–A brush fire broke out in a vacant field behind the North County Transit District Sprinter station Thursday, the Oceanside Fire Department said. The blaze was reported shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Crouch and Oceanside Blvd. Firefighters on scene found approximately 1 acre of grass burning with a moderate rate of spread in a vacant […]
Box Truck Strikes Man In Motorized Wheelchair
VISTA–A man driving a box truck struck a man in a motorized wheelchair near an intersection in Vista on Thursday, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department said. The victim was reportedly struck shortly after 9:30 p.m. while traveling at the intersection of Sycamore Avenue and Thibodo Road. Deputies said a 63-year-old man was traveling on an […]
Possible Homeless Man Found Dead In Oceanside
OCEANSIDE–A possible homeless man was found dead from severe trauma to his head Sunday behind Harbor Freight Tools in downtown Oceanside, according to the Oceanside Police Department. A security guard discovered the man’s body face down about 2 p.m. near the loading dock. Police described the victim as a white male in his 30s. His […]
Oceanside Father Arrested In Connection With The Death Of His 7-Year-Old Daughter
OCEANSIDE–The father of a 7-year-old girl found dead with trauma to her upper body at an Oceanside home Wednesday was arrested by police, according to the Oceanside Police Department. The suspect, Pedro Araujo, 27, was taken into custody by authorities. Motive of the killing was unknown. Police said the incident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. […]