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LaDieu named new Vista Sheriff’s Captain

Leo PlaceAugust 14, 2026August 17, 2026

August 14, 2026August 17, 20260700

VISTA — David LaDieu will serve as the new captain at the Vista Sheriff’s Station effective Aug. 21, following former captain John Malan’s promotion to...

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Vista Sheriff’s Station opens new area investigations office

Leo PlaceJuly 7, 2026

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VISTA — A new area investigations office that opened last week is providing an updated and more spacious facility for San Diego County sheriff’s deputies...

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Vista agrees to add second gang detective to sheriff’s station

Leo PlaceMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 202601209

VISTA — City leaders have agreed to fund the addition of a second gang detective at the Vista Sheriff’s Station, following repeated requests from sheriff’s...

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Suspect arrested in Vista carjacking that left one severely injured

Leo PlaceApril 17, 2026

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VISTA — Detectives arrested a man last week who allegedly tried to carjack a vehicle in downtown Vista and ran over a male victim, leaving...

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Oceanside burglary probe leads to arrests, weapons discovery

Leo PlaceMarch 17, 2026

March 17, 202601206

OCEANSIDE — Law enforcement arrested two men last week after discovering illegal firearms, narcotics, and stolen property at an Oceanside residence while executing a search...

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Man arrested in Vista after repeatedly firing gun into the air

Leo PlaceJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 2026

January 13, 2026January 13, 20260692

VISTA — A man was arrested this weekend on suspicion of firing a handgun into the air multiple times from a vehicle near Anza Avenue...

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Pedestrian, 63, fatally struck by car on Friday in Vista

Leo PlaceNovember 17, 2025November 18, 2025

November 17, 2025November 18, 20250925

VISTA — The Vista Sheriff’s Station is investigating a fatal collision between a car and a 63-year-old male pedestrian along South Melrose Drive on Friday...

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Police investigate two separate road rampage cases in Vista

Leo PlaceAugust 28, 2025

August 28, 20250600

VISTA — The Vista Sheriff’s Station is investigating two separate road rage incidents that occurred in Vista in the past week, including a hit-and-run that...

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Man killed in solo vehicle collision in Vista

Leo PlaceAugust 26, 2025

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VISTA — A man was found deceased in his vehicle early on Saturday after an apparent solo crash on South Melrose Drive between Shadowridge and...

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Driver killed in solo vehicle crash in Vista

Leo PlaceJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025

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VISTA — A 23-year-old driver was killed in a vehicle collision on Friday along Shadowridge Drive after colliding with a tree on the center median,...

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Fourteen arrested at homeless encampment in Vista

Leo PlaceMarch 24, 2025

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VISTA — Fourteen people were arrested in Vista last week under suspicion of violating the city’s encampment ordinance following repeated contact with law enforcement and...

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Vista Sheriff’s Station pushes for more personnel, resources

Leo PlaceMarch 5, 2025August 28, 2025

March 5, 2025August 28, 202501003

VISTA — The Vista Sheriff’s Station is urging the city to authorize additional resources to better prevent and address crime, including additional personnel, license plate...

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Sheriff’s detectives arrest 11 in Vista narcotics operation

Leo PlaceJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025

January 9, 2025January 9, 202503636

VISTA — Detectives with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 11 individuals suspected to be involved with dealing narcotics in the city of Vista...

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Vista welcomes new sheriff’s captain

Leo PlaceJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025

January 8, 2025January 8, 202501599

VISTA — Lt. John Malan of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has been selected as the new sheriff’s captain for the Vista Station, city...

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Felon suspected of illegal gun possession arrested near Vista

Coast News wire servicesAugust 9, 2024

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VISTA — A 39-year-old felon suspected of possessing over 35 rifles and handguns and committing other crimes was arrested in an unincorporated area bordering Vista....