Woman accused of helping driver in suspected Carlsbad DUI hit-and-run
CARLSBAD — Police have arrested a woman suspected of helping the driver after a suspected DUI hit-and-run that killed Carlsbad resident Vanessa Wheyland last week....
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Carlsbad mother killed in suspected DUI hit-and-run
CARLSBAD — Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed in a suspected DUI hit-and-run on Carlsbad Boulevard as 45-year-old Carlsbad resident Vanessa Wheyland. Wheyland was crossing...
Carlsbad renews contract for police body-worn cameras
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $1.85 million agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. to continue providing police body-worn cameras, evidence storage...
Sage Creek student assaulted after leaving campus, witnesses intervene
CARLSBAD — A 17-year-old Sage Creek High School student was allegedly assaulted Monday afternoon by a man who witnesses said appeared to be a transient...
Former students accuse Carlsbad dance instructor of sex abuse
CARLSBAD — Police have arrested a former North County dance instructor after three former students came forward and alleged he sexually abused them at a...
Carlsbad police report no complaints over military equipment use
CARLSBAD — When it comes to their use of equipment and weapons originally designed for military applications, the Carlsbad Police Department had good news to...
Carlsbad police launch COPPS unit to address quality-of-life issues
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Police Department has begun recruiting for six positions within its new Community-Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving (COPPS) team, a proactive unit focused...
Carlsbad looks to impose stiff penalties for fireworks violations
CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad is considering tough new penalties for fireworks violations, with daily fines that could quickly reach five figures, as officials...