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A San Diego activist pleaded guilty and received 45 days of home confinement after pulling an HSI agent’s face covering during a July 2025 enforcement action.
CBP intercepted about 154 pounds of meth at the Tecate crossing; federal prosecutors say they are pursuing the case. The San Diego field office is continuing aggressive interdictions.
A Fallbrook family's home surveillance shows thieves following a man from a Chase branch then snatching a duffel with $3,500 and important documents.
La Mesa police urged people to avoid Spring Street and Palm Avenue Wednesday while officers worked a scene in the downtown village.
San Diego police say they are investigating a death on Donahue Street in Morena. Officials have asked people to avoid the area and set a media staging point at Donahue and Friars.
Police say a driver fled a two-vehicle crash near 58th Street and University Avenue in Mid-City early March 4; one person was taken to the hospital and a red Honda Civic was left behind.
Ten suspects, including nine active‑duty sailors, were arrested after a May 3, 2025 Jamul house‑party assault that left one person hospitalized. Investigators say five firearms and about $20,000 were seized.
CBP officers at Otay Mesa drained roughly 29 buckets — about 944 pounds — of liquid meth from a truck's fuel tank and arrested the driver. Federal prosecutors have filed importation charges.
A judge paused the Midway District murder case after defense counsel raised doubts about the accused’s mental fitness; a competency hearing is scheduled for April 2.
A man fell from the base of the Oceanside Pier and was seriously injured. Fire crews hoisted him from the rocks and he was airlifted to a trauma center.
A person was struck and killed while crossing Highway 76 in Oceanside near Benet Road. Oceanside police are investigating and asking witnesses to call 760‑435‑4651.
A man was stabbed near the 400 block of Grand Avenue in downtown Carlsbad early Sunday; police say the suspect fled and the incident appears isolated. Investigators ask witnesses to share video or tips.
A man was stabbed during a funeral at a Colina del Sol church Saturday; police detained a suspect and the victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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