Sheriff’s Department
NCTD to step up enforcement for trespassing on tracks
DEL MAR — Those who find themselves on the wrong side of the tracks may also be on the wrong side of the law, and at some time in the near future in Del Mar, that could mean a day in court and a fine.
Security plans to address smoking at race concerts
DEL MAR — In response to ongoing complaints about smoking, especially marijuana, during concerts after the summer horse races, a report on security protocol was presented at the March 11 meeting of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Jails on the brink: County inmate populations balloon, pushing jails beyond capacity
REGION — Over two years after the implementation of California’s prison realignment, the adult inmate population in San Diego County’s jails is still rising, nudging the facilities closer to the brink of maximum capacity and sometimes beyond it.
New jail allows new programming, supervision methods
REGION — Preempted by the need for a greater jail capacity in light of California’s prison realignment, the Sheriff’s Department has seized its opportunity for a new women’s jail to implement new programming and supervision methods.
City responds to law enforcement recommendations
DEL MAR — It’s been about two months since City Council received a report evaluating its law enforcement services. Since then, city officials have been working with the Sheriff’s Department to address 11 recommendations included in the report.
City, sheriffs respond to crime increase
SOLANA BEACH — In response to requests from residents and City Councilwoman Lesa Heebner, the city manager provided an update at the Jan. 8 meeting on what has been done to address a spike in neighborhood robberies.
Warrant sweep nabs 11 in North County
COAST CITIES — Eleven people were arrested on Friday during a warrant sweep conducted by the Sheriff’s Department.
FBI, Sheriff’s Department seeking bank robber
ENCINITAS — The FBI and San Diego Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Citibank branch at 113 North El Camino Real on Dec. 3.
City opts to improve service, not create own police department
DEL MAR — After spending $25,000 to evaluate law enforcement needs and options, Del Mar officials agreed at the Nov. 18 meeting to try to improve the services it receives from the Sheriff’s Department rather than create its own police force.
Sheriff captain clarifies sharrow rules
COAST CITIES — A strange new symbol that looks like a bike under a roof is being added with more frequency to local streets.
