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Oceanside Crime Log: Deputy-Involved Shooting, Deadly Stabbing, Drug Trafficking Sentence

A roundup of this week's police, fire, and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Navy Jet Crash in San Diego Bay Blamed on Human Error

Crew struggled with unfamiliar software and adverse weather conditions during landing attempt.

Encinitas Crime and Public Safety Log Highlights Variety of Incidents

Crimes ranging from battery to grand theft reported in Encinitas over one-week period

Rideshare Driver Detained at Camp Pendleton Gate

Family says driver has no criminal history, was awaiting immigration case outcome

Poway Ranked 7th Safest City in California

Mayor credits Sheriff's deputies and Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol for keeping city safe

Man Rescued from Trash Truck After Being Dumped in Dumpster

Authorities say the unidentified victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.

Vigil Held for Man Killed by Law Enforcement in San Marcos

Family and friends remember 33-year-old Andre Mendez, who was shot and killed by multiple officers during a traffic stop.

Group Suspected of Illegal Border Crossing at San Ysidro

Video shows people running through traffic lanes to enter U.S.

Coast Guard Seizes 14 Mexican Nationals Off San Diego

The individuals were found aboard a 20-foot boat 18 miles west of Point Loma.

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.

No Charges for San Diego Police in In-Custody Death of Man Removed from Gaslamp Bar

The district attorney's office determined the arresting officers were not criminally liable, but the family has filed a civil rights lawsuit.

San Diego Police Officers Cleared in Death of Man Restrained Outside Bar

District Attorney finds officers used 'minimal force' in incident that led to man's death.

FBI Recovers Crucial Doorbell Camera Footage in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Cybersecurity expert explains how investigators were able to access the previously inaccessible video evidence.

Driver Arrested After Police Pursuit Closes I-15 Near Miramar

Freeway lanes were shut down for over an hour as a woman fleeing police caused a trailer to overturn and drove the wrong way on the highway.

Police Pursuit Blocks Northbound I-15 in San Diego

Overturned trailer shuts down highway during morning rush hour

No Charges for SDPD Officers in Death of Man Restrained Outside Bar

District Attorney finds officers' actions 'reasonable' despite Medical Examiner ruling death a homicide

Man Dies After Medical Emergency on San Diego I-5

Authorities unable to save driver's life after incident on northbound interstate