City taking applications for police cadet program
ESCONDIDO — The city is looking for tomorrow’s police officers today. The Escondido Police Department and Explorer Post 2600 is currently recruiting for its Police...
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Escondido police searching for possible victims in sex assault case
ESCONDIDO — Police are searching for more possible victims from a sexual assault suspect who was a driver for ride-sharing companies. Jeremy George Vague, 37,...
Officer saves woman’s life
A police lieutenant was in the right place at the right time....
North County law enforcement agencies band together to combat DUIs
REGION — In an effort to combat people driving under the influence on state Route 78, eight law enforcement agencies have banded together to create...
Escondido Police crack down on underage drinking
ESCONDIDO — As local high school students wrap up the school year, Escondido Police will be stepping up their enforcement efforts to curb underage drinking....
Town Hall focuses on recreation, safety and business park
ESCONDIDO — Residents inquired about pool and library hours, crime and a planned business park at Wednesday night’s town hall meeting....
Escondido Police search for sexual assault suspect
ESCONDIDO — On the evening of May 27, an employee of the L.A. Fitness, located at 362 West El Norte Parkway, called 9-1-1 to report...
Suit claiming wrongful shooting filed against city
ESCONDIDO — Family members have filed a lawsuit against the city over the fatal shooting of their relative Pedro Campos Martinez by two Escondido police...
Severance of former Escondido Police Chief withheld
ESCONDIDO — Speaking publicly for the first time since his sudden retirement last year, former Escondido Chief of Police Jim Maher issued a statement claiming...
Kirk Effinger: Who’s minding city’s pocketbook is real issue
While attending a small gathering the other day I had occasion to briefly visit with Escondido Mayor Sam Abed and, engaging in a bit of...
Former Escondido Police Chief’s severance deal released
ESCONDIDO — Former Escondido Police Chief Jim Maher’s sealed severance package contained a $150,000 payment and strict confidentially rules prohibiting him from speaking about his...
