Freeway Pursuit, School Threats, and More: Encinitas, San Diego County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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This week's crime log from Encinitas and San Diego County includes a freeway pursuit, a suspected serial flasher, threats at a Poway middle school, a deadly hit-and-run, and more incidents across the region.

Why it matters

The crime log provides a snapshot of the public safety issues and law enforcement activities happening in communities across San Diego County, which can help residents stay informed about local issues and trends.

The details

The crime log includes details on a freeway pursuit that shut down a stretch of Interstate 15, the arrest of a suspected serial flasher near a high school, threats made by a student at a Poway middle school, a deadly hit-and-run, and other incidents such as DUI patrols, a simulated DUI crash at a high school, and the vandalism of parking pay stations in Balboa Park.

  • On February 13, 2026, the crime log was published.

The players

Hector Santa Maria Toledo

A 49-year-old man suspected of flashing underage victims while seated in a parked car near Orange Glen High School.

Yolanda Marodi

The 54-year-old wife of slain Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca "Becky" Marodi, who is accused of killing her spouse of two years.

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What’s next

Authorities will continue investigating the various incidents detailed in the crime log, including the freeway pursuit, the suspected serial flasher, the school threats, and the deadly hit-and-run. Charges and court proceedings are expected to follow for some of the alleged perpetrators.

The takeaway

The crime log highlights the range of public safety issues and law enforcement activities occurring in communities across San Diego County, underscoring the importance of residents staying informed about local crime trends and cooperating with authorities to maintain safe neighborhoods.