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'San Diego Sheriff’s Department'
San Diego County Search & Rescue Training

Search and Rescue K-9 Unit Urban Training. They answer the call anywhere in the county when someone goes missing and they do it for free. Volunteers are the driving force behind the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) Division. SAR K-9s follow their noses to find lost, missing and injured people. To sharpen their skills, the […]
Read More →Arrests in Explosions – Vista

Three people in custody facing multiple charges. Three people are in custody in connection with a string of explosions in Vista. We thank the public for calling in tips including sharing surveillance video from a security camera that helped identify a black car seen in one of the locations of the blast. Sheriff’s Detectives spotted […]
Read More →Reward Increase Explosion Case – Vista

People urged to come forward with information. A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible behind several explosions in Vista. San Diego County Crime Stoppers routinely offers a $1,000 reward on felony cases. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) provided an additional $4,000. Remember, […]
Read More →Cinco de Mayo DUI Patrols

Increased impaired driving patrols on May 5. Many people will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Whatever your plans are, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has a reminder for everyone: say no to impaired driving. Sheriff’s Deputies will be conducting increased impaired driving patrols across the county on Thursday, May 5. Impaired driving doesn’t just […]
Read More →Investigations into Explosions – Vista

No injuries. Tips wanted on incidents. The Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit is investigating several explosions that occurred in Vista on Wednesday, May 4. Deputies with the Vista Sheriff’s Station responded to the following locations after receiving calls about an explosion. 11:30 a.m. in the 900 block of East Vista Way 1:24 p.m. in the 100 block of E. […]
Read More →Stabbing – Vista

Car Stolen; victim stabbed during fight On Wednesday afternoon, May 4th, several juveniles were involved in a fight near the 1400 block of N. Santa Fe Ave in the city of Vista. During the altercation a vehicle was stolen belonging to one of the juveniles. The victim began to chase after his stolen car as […]
Read More →San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

Honoring our local fallen deputies, officers and agents. Join the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and law enforcement agencies from across our region as we honor the sacrifice made by the men and women who have been killed in the line of duty. Every year, the San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony pays respect […]
Read More →UPDATE: Suspicious Fires – North County

Man arrested on arson charges. A man has been arrested on suspicion of setting several fires in the North County. This morning just before 8:30 a.m., deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a brush fire near the intersection of Melrose Drive and Oceanside Boulevard in the City of Vista. Deputies […]
Read More →Ghost Gun Arrest – Vista

Probationer found with ghost gun in car. A known probationer has been arrested on drug and weapons charges in Vista. On April 26 just before 7:00 a.m., deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station were on patrol in the 1000 block of Meadow Lake due to recent criminal activity in the area. That’s when deputies recognized […]
Read More →Sheriff’s Department Coffee with the Community Returns to Vista

TR Robertson — The first Coffee with the Community, sponsored by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and held since the COVID shutdown, was held last Thursday at the Starbucks on 991 Civic Center Drive in Vista. Numerous deputy sheriffs and other members of the Sheriff’s Department joined 26-year veteran of the department, Captain Ricardo […]
Read More →Guns For Gift Cards – Encinitas

Gun buyback event on 5/1. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, the Cities of Encinitas, Solana Beach and Del Mar, as well as MiraCosta College, to get unwanted guns off our streets. Join us for a Guns For Gift Cards event on: Sunday, May 1- […]
Read More →Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Drop off unwanted prescription drugs on 4/30. Looking to get rid of unwanted and expired prescription drugs? The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will collect and dispose of these medicines during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies […]
Read More →Kidnapping – Vista

Man arrested after victim escapes. A man is under arrest in connection with a kidnapping in the North County. It happened on Tuesday, April 18 just before 11:00 p.m. in the 3800 block of Vista Way in the City of Oceanside. An acquaintance took a woman against her will and drove around North County. He […]
Read More →Car Chase- Vista

Parolee arrested after slow speed pursuit. A probationer is back in custody following a car chase in Vista. It happened on Friday, April 15 around 8:30 a.m. when someone called 9-1-1 about a man waving a knife at the intersection of Eucalyptus and South Santa Fe Avenues. Nearby schools were placed on lockdown out of an […]
Read More →San Diego Sheriff- Agreement On Shooting Investigations

Local law enforcement agencies establish clear guidelines. Law enforcement agencies in San Diego County recognize the need for transparent and independent investigations of officer and deputy-involved shootings. It’s important to continue building the public’s trust by adding another layer of transparency that will ensure no agencies investigate their own shooting incidents. That’s why members of […]
Read More →Domestic Violence Incident – Vista

A domestic violence incident occurred in Vista, the suspect was arrested. At about 5:50am on April 9, 2022, Juan Juarez (DOB: 01/10/1995) arrived unannounced to his ex-girlfriend’s residence in the City of Vista near N Citrus Avenue and Nevada Avenue. Juarez broke through the window, entered the residence, and tried to take his ex-girlfriend out […]
Read More →San Diego Sheriff Cold Case Solved – Santee

Genetic genealogy utilized to identify murder suspect. On May 2, 1988, Diane Lynn Dahn did not arrive at work for her shift at the San Diego Transit Corporation. A coworker went to Diane’s apartment in the 8700 block of Graves Avenue in Santee and discovered her body inside her bedroom at around 1:30 p.m. Her […]
Read More →Statewide Shoulder Tap operation – North Coastal

Reducing alcohol access for our minors The San Diego County Sheriff‘s Department is partnering with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) through a countywide grant to help prevent underage drinking and other crimes that may occur at ABC licensed establishments. The goal of the ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership Program is to collaborate with […]
Read More →San Diego Sheriff – Serving Seniors

Serving SeniorsDeputies deliver meals to seniors. One in 14 seniors face the challenge of putting food on the table. San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Deputies are helping to raise awareness about senior hunger and deliver warm meals to people who are homebound. Deputies took part in the Meals on Wheels Community Champions Week from March 7 to 11. […]
Read More →Investment in San Diego County Jails

Update on implementation of jail audit recommendations. On February 3, 2022, the California State Auditor (CSA) released its report on San Diego County jails. The evaluation reviewed in-custody deaths at county jails over the past 15 years, as well as the Sheriff Department’s protocol and prevention procedures. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department appreciates the […]
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