Pedestrian fatally struck in hit-and-run in Encinitas

Pedestrian fatally struck in hit-and-run in Encinitas

By Gina Yarbrough Encinitas, CA–A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident early Sunday morning on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Sheriff’s deputies and Encinitas Fire Department personnel responded to a traffic collision around 12:30 a.m. involving a vehicle and pedestrian on Coast Highway 101 at…

Three people found dead following argument at residence

Three people found dead following argument at residence

Photo by Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Lakeside, CA–Three people were found fatally shot following an apparent argument at a residence Friday night in Lakeside, authorities said. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon around 11:30 p.m. in the 13500 block of Interstate 8 Business. When…

Man hospitalized after physical assault in Vista

Man hospitalized after physical assault in Vista

By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–A 20-year-old man is hospitalized in serious condition after multiple people physically assaulted him early Saturday morning in Vista, authorities said. The incident happened just before 1 a.m. in the 300 block of Vista Village Drive, said Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Andrew Brumfield in a news release.  When deputies arrived on the…

Sheriff’s Dept. investigates the murder of a man in East County

Sheriff’s Dept. investigates the murder of a man in East County

By Gina Yarbrough Potrero, CA–San Diego Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man found shot in the torso Thursday morning in East County, authorities said. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon around 8 a.m. near the 1000 block of Harris Ranch Rd. in Potrero.  When…

Six people arrested on suspicion of stealing catalytic converters

Six people arrested on suspicion of stealing catalytic converters

By SDCN Oceanside, CA–Oceanside Police arrested six people on suspicion of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles early Thursday morning in Oceanside, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of a catalytic converter theft in progress around 2:05 a.m. at the 5000 block of Blackberry Way in Oceanside.  Officers located two suspect vehicles nearby and attempted…

Carlsbad police find human remains near homeless encampment

Carlsbad police find human remains near homeless encampment

Photo by Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Carlsbad, CA–Carlsbad police responding to a call of a shoplift at a grocery store Friday found human remains near a homeless encampment, authorities said. According to the Carlsbad Police Department, officers were searching for suspected shoplifters around 4:09 p.m. at Ralph’s grocery store at 7140…

Authorities arrest suspect connected with East County murder

Authorities arrest suspect connected with East County murder

By Gina Yarbrough Potrero, CA–Sheriff’s deputies detained and arrested a man suspected in the December 29 homicide of an East County man, authorities said. The suspect, 38-year-old Richard Arnold, was taken into custody Friday and was booked into the San Diego Central Jail. The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Kevin Stewart. The two men…

Two juveniles arrested for attempted murder of 16-year-old girl

Two juveniles arrested for attempted murder of 16-year-old girl

By SDCN El Cajon, CA–Two juveniles were arrested Friday for the attempted murder of a 16-year-old girl at an El Cajon motel on December 12, authorities said. The suspects, ages 15 and 17, will not be identified because they are juveniles, El Cajon Police Department stated in a news release. According to police, a group…

San Diego Loyal SC signs forward Elliot Collier to join the team

San Diego Loyal SC signs forward Elliot Collier to join the team

Elliot Collier. Photo: San Diego Loyal SC By SDCN San Diego, CA–San Diego Loyal SC has signed forward Elliot Collier, of New Zealand to join the team, pending league and federation approval.  Collier joins the club ahead of the upcoming 2023 USL Championship season. “We have followed Elliot’s career for a long time,” said San…