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Man convicted of second-degree murder in Vista man’s shooting death

Coast News wire servicesMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023

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VISTA — A 23-year-old man was convicted on May 22 of second-degree murder for shooting a Vista man inside the victim’s townhome. Jheran Beverson faces...

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Deputy shoots armed ‘suicidal’ septuagenarian man outside Vista church

Coast News wire servicesMay 8, 2023

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VISTA — A sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded an armed man threatening suicide on May 7 outside a Vista church. Around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, the...

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Two arrested in stabbing at Vista park

Coast News wire servicesMarch 15, 2023

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VISTA — Two people were arrested Tuesday in the early morning stabbing of a man at a park, authorities said. Deputies arrived at Veterans Memorial...

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High school staffer arrested over threat of campus violence

Coast News wire servicesFebruary 17, 2023

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VISTA — A staff member at a Vista secondary school was arrested this week on suspicion of issuing an anonymous threat of violence at the...

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San Marcos murder suspect takes stand, claims self defense

Laura PlaceFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023

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VISTA — The 21-year-old suspect charged with stabbing a former San Marcos classmate to death nearly 18 months ago took the stand in his murder...

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Attempted kidnapping of girl, 9, reported in Carmel Mountain Ranch

Coast News wire servicesJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 2023

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REGION — Authorities are on the lookout for a man who reportedly tried to kidnap a 9-year-old girl earlier this week in a Carmel Mountain...

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Alta Vista student arrested after bringing ghost gun to school

Laura PlaceJanuary 12, 2023

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VISTA — An 18-year-old student at Alta Vista High School was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges after bringing a ghost gun, ammunition and liquor to...

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Person found dead in Vista

Coast News wire servicesJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023

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VISTA — A man was found dead on the side of the road today in Vista. Shortly after midnight, authorities responded to a radio call...

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Assault in Vista leaves man, 20, in critical condition

Laura PlaceJanuary 2, 2023

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VISTA — A 20-year-old is in critical condition after being assaulted by multiple people early Saturday in Vista. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is...

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Road rage incident ends in two arrests, one vehicle bursting into flames

Coast News wire servicesDecember 8, 2022

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VISTA — A road rage incident in Vista on Wednesday morning ended with two arrests, one car bursting into flames and a trip to the...