Crime & Safety
Brush Fires; Swastikas, Stabbing Attack: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
![The McCain Fire sparked Tuesday afternoon on westbound Interstate 8 at McCain Valley Road, near Boulevard, according to Cal Fire.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/54855/20240705/042103/styles/patch_image/public/fire___05162043233.jpg)
CARLSBAD, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Stories in Carlsbad and North County:
3 Members Of Burglary Crew Sentenced For Carlsbad Home Break-In
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"These criminals not only stole cash and valuables from the victims, but they also stole the community's peace of mind."
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The fire sparked in the Melrose Village Plaza in Vista.
Other stories from across the county:
2 Suspects Sought In San Diego Stabbing
The stabbing was reported in the 3400 block of University Avenue, according to SDPD Officer David O'Brien.
Video Released In Pacific Beach Stabbing
The suspects are wanted for attempted murder.
McCain Fire 87% Contained In Southeastern San Diego County
All evacuation warnings and road closures in Boulevard were lifted as of Wednesday.
Settlement Calls For San Diego County Jails To Make Changes In Wake Of Death
The settlement reached late last week stems from a wrongful death lawsuit filed in connection with Elisa Serna's Nov. 11, 2019, death.
5 Vehicles Spray Painted With Swastikas, Hate Speech In East County
"Acts of vandalism like this are not just attacks on property but on our community."
McCain Fire Grows To 1,000 Acres, 5% Contained In East County
A shelter is open at the Golden Acorn Casino at 1800 Golden Acorn Way in Campo.
Wildfire Burns Hundreds Of Acres, Forces Evacuations In East County
"If you are in the fire area and feel threatened, don't wait — leave immediately," Cal Fire said.
Crews Contain Fire Near Lake Morena In San Diego County
Firefighters will remain at the scene throughout the night, Cal Fire said.
Paramedics took the man to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening blunt-force trauma, Lt. Antonio Ybarra said.
Ex-Mount Carmel High Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sex Crimes With Student
Stacy Michelle Walker, 40, is expected to be sentenced next month to three years in state prison.
Plastic Surgeon Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Patient's Death
As part of his plea, the South Bay plastic surgeon agreed to a prison term and a lifetime suspension of his California medical license.
Man Arrested After 6-Hour Standoff In San Diego County
Travis Bradley Miller, 32, is accused of attacking his roommate with a box cutter, officials said.
Suspects Sought In Pacific Beach Stabbing
A woman was stabbed in the knee and a man was stabbed in the back, police said.
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