Man gets 41 years for assaulting men lured through Grindr
ESCONDIDO — A man who lured male victims through the Grindr dating app and then sexually assaulted them in Escondido was sentenced to 41 years...
Crime
Man killed in Sprinter crash involving truck identified
ESCONDIDO — An 86-year-old San Marcos man was killed after his truck was struck by a Sprinter train earlier this week. Shortly after 1 p.m....
Nine local law enforcement officers cleared in police shootings
REGION — Nine local law enforcement officers have been cleared of criminal liability in four separate police shootings, according to reviews released by the San...
Two juveniles injured in New Year’s Eve shooting
ESCONDIDO — Two juvenile boys were wounded in a shooting on New Year’s Eve, authorities said today. Escondido Police and Fire responded to a call...
Man, woman sentenced for countywide crime spree
ENCINITAS — A man and woman who took part in a crime spree that included shootings and carjackings stretching from Imperial Beach to Encinitas were...
Increased DUI patrols throughout holiday weekend
REGION — Deputies will be out in force starting today and lasting through Sunday looking to pull over and arrest impaired drivers during the Thanksgiving...
Escondido man fatally electrocuted while putting up Christmas lights
ESCONDIDO — More than $6,500 has been raised as of today to help support the family of an Escondido man who was electrocuted and died...
Coast Guard intercepts 37 migrants aboard boat off Point Loma
POINT LOMA — A U.S. Coast Guard cutter intercepted 37 migrants attempting to enter the United States illegally aboard a 33-foot vessel on Saturday, approximately...
Pedestrian killed in Escondido hit-and-run
ESCONDIDO — A hit-and-run at an Escondido intersection left a pedestrian dead on Sept. 17, authorities said. Miguel Leonides Garcia, 58, was crossing the street...