San Diego police say vehicle burglaries are down sharply in 2025, and officials credit license-plate readers and cameras for the drop. What to know and how to report.

A deputy-involved shooting near the Imperial Beach Pier during the Pow Wow left one man dead. San Diego Police are leading an independent investigation as officials process the scene.

Sheriff's deputies responded to a collision in Imperial Beach involving a minor on a bike and a car, resulting in the child's critical injury and the driver's DUI arrest.

San Diego Police used ALPR technology and Smart Street Light footage to arrest a hit-and-run suspect, demonstrating the effectiveness of advanced surveillance in law enforcement.

San Diego Police reported a deputy-involved fatal shooting of a knife-wielding individual near Imperial Beach Pier, with ongoing investigations by various agencies.

Escondido police arrested one driver for DUI at a checkpoint where 2,544 vehicles were screened, and seven were cited for license violations. The checkpoint aimed to increase road safety and educate drivers.

Valley Center deputies arrested Elijah Saiz and Desiree Seau, seizing stolen mail, an illegal shotgun, and narcotics during a probation search linked to a series of "porch pirate" thefts.

A student at Garden Road Elementary School created a threatening video featuring weapons, prompting an investigation by the San Diego Sheriff's Office. The threat was deemed not credible, with no ongoing danger to the school.

Federal agents detained 87 commercial drivers across Southern California during coordinated Border Patrol and ICE operations as the state and feds clash over immigrant CDLs. The arrests come amid a broader review that has already prompted thousands of license cancellations and funding threats.

The FBI San Diego offers a $25,000 reward for information on an assault and armed robbery near the U.S./Mexico border where hikers were shot at and robbed.

Police renewed an appeal for witnesses after a June shooting outside Nara Ultra Lounge left a 21-year-old dead and a woman injured.

La Mesa police reported a year‑over‑year drop in Q3 2025, with officers crediting targeted enforcement and community outreach. Several cases were cleared during the quarter.

A CJNG operative who allegedly faked his death was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months after pleading guilty to laundering millions. Prosecutors say he lived under a false identity in Riverside in a $1.2M home bought with cartel cash.