Pauma Valley
CRIME & SAFETY
Escondido’s Fire Department Update
The 2024 fire season has already produced a number of fires both locally and afar. Escondido firefighters have been deployed to several cities to assist, including the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara. Their safety is important to us and we keep in close communication with them during these deployments. We are pleased to report our firefighters are doing well, helping make an impact and are safe.
California couple must pay Ulta and Sephora $3 million for running nationwide retail theft ring, judge rules
A Bonsall couple who organized a national crime ring that stole millions from large retailers across the country, particularly luxury cosmetic stores, were ordered by a San Diego judge Thursday to pay millions in restitution to Ulta and Sephora. Kenneth and Michelle Mack pleaded guilty in June to several counts...
Arrests made in SoCal gun store burglary spree, 100+ stolen weapons from San Diego
Surveillance video from Fallbrook Guns & Ammo and Chaparral Coin and Gun in Murrieta shows the M.O. of how the ATF says members of an organized crime ring broke into gun stores across Southern California, including here in San Diego County. Video at Chaparral Coin and Gun shows at least...
San Marcos Announces New Sheriff San Elijo Storefront Substation
In partnership with the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the City of San Marcos is proud to announce the new San Elijo Storefront Substation, a new community hub for safety and service. Slated to open this fall, the storefront is located on the second floor of 1105 Elfin Forest Road.
Vista Jail Inmate Dies in Hospital After Reportedly Suffering From Medical Crisis
Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate who suffered a medical emergency at the Vista Detention Facility and died a day later in a hospital. Deputies conducting a safety check inside a housing unit at the jail found the 53-year-old man suffering from an unknown type of ailment at about 7:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
Death Investigation – Vista Detention Facility
On Monday, July 15, 2024, around 7:00 p.m., Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators were notified that a 53-year-old man in Sheriff’s custody passed away while being treated at a hospital. The man’s name is not being released at this time because we are actively trying to locate and notify his family. A Sheriff’s Family Liaison Officer will support the family as they deal with the loss of a loved one.
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