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Anyone entering San Diego County jails could be screened for drugs, contraband: Sheriff
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is cracking down on illegal drugs, weapons and other contraband that’s finding its way into local jails. It announced new policies that mandate security screening procedures for anyone entering jails.
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San Diego County to pay nearly $15M to family of pregnant woman who died in jail 5 years ago
Elisa Serna died shortly after she collapsed in her cell in the jail’s medical observation unit, five days after she was booked into the jail.
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Man dies at San Diego Central Jail one day after being taken into sheriff's custody
A 42-year-old man died while in custody at the San Diego Central Jail after a medical emergency, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said.
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Tips sought in East County man's mysterious cold-case disappearance, death
Authorities put out a public call Friday to anyone who might be able to help investigators determine what led to the death of a man whose skeletal remains were found in Alpine in 2012, about 15 years after he went missing.
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Man arrested after trying to steal, then stabbing person in Encinitas Home Depot
Authorities asked for the public’s help Saturday in finding a suspected felon who is allegedly armed with a knife in Encinitas.
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Chase ends when pursuit driver crashes into cars near Spring Valley: SDSO
At least two people were injured Tuesday when a man fleeing from deputies crashed the car he was driving into several other vehicles on a thoroughfare near Spring Valley.
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Community mourns teen killed in Vista motorcycle crash just hours after getting license
A 19-year-old man was killed on Thursday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in Vista, just hours after getting his motorcycle license and one day shy of his 20th birthday.
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Community remembers teen killed in Vista motorcycle crash
A 19-year-old was killed in a motorcycle crash in Vista. Friends say he had gotten his motorcycle license just hours before the collision. Members of the community gathered that night to remember a life cut short. NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada reports on May 9, 2024.
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Nearly 200 firearms surrendered in Lemon Grove in exchange for gift cards
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department hosted a gun safety event Saturday to collect unwanted weapons off the street.
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Activists call for change after man arrested in Cardiff dies in Sheriff's deputies' custody
The North County Equity and Justice Coalition is calling on law enforcement to overhaul their mental health and substance abuse crisis management. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea has more from a rally calling for reform.
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Alpine Union investigates alleged sex assault in elementary-school bathroom
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and Child Protective Services are looking into accusations that a Shadow Hills Elementary student attacked other children during school hours.
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Alpine Union School District meets after student is accused of sexual assault
Parents are raising concerns after learning an Alpine student was accused of sexual assault. NBC 7’s Shellye Leggett has the stunning details from Shadow Hills Elementary School.
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Man arrested in Cardiff dies after incident in Sheriff's deputies' custody
A man died in the custody of San Diego County sheriff’s deputies after being arrested in Cardiff, authorities said Monday.
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Oversight board to discuss body scans of San Diego sheriff's staff entering jails
A San Diego County law enforcement review board has recommended the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department conduct body scans of all staff entering county jails to help prevent drug deaths and overdoses, but the sheriff’s department has rejected the proposal.
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Former San Diego deputy sentenced for bringing cocaine to Vista jail
A former San Diego County sheriff’s deputy who had cocaine in his car at a county jail was sentenced to two years of probation.
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2 arrested in Escondido home burglary, 1 suspect still at large
Two people were arrested on suspicion of breaking into an Escondido home and a third person who escaped on foot was at large, authorities said Sunday.
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Man, 33, dies at San Diego Central Jail, sheriff says; 1st in-custody death of 2024
A 33-year-old inmate who was in jail for failing to comply with a court order was found dead in the San Diego Central Jail.
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San Diego law enforcement volunteers offer free home checks while you're away
Heading out for the holidays? Both SDPD and the sheriff’s department offer free home check services while you’re away. Here’s what to know.
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Hours-long Ramona SWAT standoff stemmed from assault in San Diego, pursuit: Police
A SWAT standoff prompted San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputies to shut down both directions of Vista Ramona Road between Old Julian Highway and Wood Hills Lane on Tuesday afternoon, San Diego police told NBC 7.
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A Lakeside man was shot 16 times by sheriff's deputies. Now he's suing San Diego County
A Lakeside man who was shot 16 times by San Diego County sheriff’s deputies filed a lawsuit Monday against the county and the two deputies who opened fire.