Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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The Medical Examiner's Office today positively identified Douglas Hardy, 38, of Escondido, as the victim in the murder that took place Friday, 2/10/24 in Fallbrook at the Econolodge. The Medical Examiner's office determined from the preliminary results that the cause of death was blunt force trauma and the manner of death was a homicide. Homicide detectives arrested 35-year-old Brian Francis Zielinski for killing Hardy the night Hardy's body was found. Zielinski was booked... Full story
There were no reported injuries when a car crashed through the windows and doors of Anytime Fitness, at 855 S. Main Ave in Fallbrook. The car stopped several feet inside the building. There is no information about the driver or their possible injuries at this time. Video of the incident from inside the building: https://youtu.be/42lTgqJoKVU This is an early version post and the Village News has reached out to Anytime Fitness, CHP, Sheriff and NCFPD for comm... Full story
A Mazda CX-7 automobile was fully engulfed by fire this morning, Sunday, Jan. 28, on the Mission Rd northbound entrance to the I-15. The vehicle was fully engulfed. The fire was reported at 8:09 am this morning and fire crews had it completely cleared by 8:45 am. PIO Choi said, "The fire is contained. Thankfully no injuries to report."... Full story
At 5:31 pm on Friday night there was an expanded traffic collision reported at the intersection of N. Brandon and E. Alvarado St. in Fallbrook. A car left the road and was hanging off the edge.... Full story
There was a fire reported at the old El Jardin restaurant property, 1561 S. Mission at 5:02 pm tonight. North County firefighters arrived on the scene to find the vegetation on fire outside the building. Deputies stated that it was more than likely started from a transient. There have been challenges previously with the property and homeless people going in and out of the property. The fire was quickly extinguished and the call was closed by 5:22 pm.... Full story
The driver of the VW, Patricia, had just left Rite Aid pharmacy and was headed home when the accident happened. Patricia is still in the trauma ICU unit and was undergoing surgery on both legs with multiple fractures. She underwent surgery on her left arm as there was deep lacerations. “The doctors agree the only reason she survived is due to the safety features of her car and that she was properly wearing her seatbelt low on the hips and positioned on her mid shoulder.”-text... Full story
At 7:25 am this morning, an accident occurred between a motorcyclist and a person driving a red SUV on E. Mission near Orange Ave. According to NCFPD PIO John Choi said that the motorcyclist sustained injuries to his leg and was transported to Inland Valley Hospital with moderate injuries.... Full story
At 1:36 there was an accident reported. A motorcycle vs a pickup truck towing a trailer in front of 1205 S. Mission Rd. Injuries were unknown, but the motorcycle rider was seen sitting in the middle island. The road was closed for an hour or so, affecting traffic.... Full story
Daniel Beatty, 56, from Fallbrook, was arrested today on charges relating to vandalism and narcotics. Sheriff's deputies responded to a Vandalism call in the 1400 block of S. Mission Rd at 8:40 am. Upon arrival, sheriffs observed broken night lights, multiple plants pulled out of the landscaping and thrown around, and a water spigot that had been broken off. One of the businesses in the center, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that they were very familiar with Mr.... Full story
Summary released from the Sheriff's Department On July 17, 2023, at about 7:30 a.m., Sheriff's dispatch received a call about a shooting at a residence in the 1100 block of S. Stagecoach Lane in Fallbrook. The call was of a 3-year-old accidentally shooting their 1-year-old sibling. Deputies arrived and confirmed a 3-year-old got ahold of an unsecured handgun. The family's 1-year-old, whose name is not being released at this point out of respect for the family and the fact she... Full story
Early Saturday morning at 2:30 am, June 10, there was a call reported for an argument followed by six gunshots, according to Lt. Carpenter from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department Media Communications Center. The incident was reported in the 200 block of W. Clemmens Lane. “Fallbrook Sheriff deputies showed up on the scene but were unable to locate a victim,” said SDSO Lt. Carpenter. Later the San Diego Sheriff’s Communications Center was notified that there was a shooting victim with non-life-threatening injuries that was tre... Full story
Several accidents were reported in the last 24 hours. Listed here are three that Village News/AC Investigations were on scene for. An expanded traffic collision was reported at 2:45 p.m. Saturday. One vehicle rolled and had to be towed from the scene. It happened in the 2900 block of S. Mission Rd in Fallbrook. Waiting for more information on the other vehicles and if there were any reported injuries. Early Sunday morning a rollover was reported at 3:48 am at 3744 E. Mission... Full story
This morning at 10:31 am, May 1, there was a medical emergency call on S. Main Ave and Ash St. There was a man who appeared to be unconscious and possibly homeless, according to witnesses on the scene. There was also a small dog which appeared to have a rope too tightly around it's neck. When the Sherriff's Department and NCFire responded, the man appeared to be in pain, yelling, saying he was tired of being beaten up and robbed. It was a 5150 call, which is a mental health... Full story
UPDATE: A man in his late 20s was taken into custody around noon after a 3-hour standoff with authorities. Sheriffs were able to use the less lethal weapons to gain entry to the vehicle where the suspect was hidden either behind or under blankets or tarps in the van. 76 closed as suspect pursued by law enforcement An assault with a deadly weapon call and several crashed vehicles prompted Pala Security, Sheriff and CHP to respond at about 9 am this morning on Hwy 76 near the Ca... Full story
Around 2 pm today, February 15, six Sheriff's cars were combing downtown for a suspect who was called in as waving a shovel in a threatening manner. The call was a 417 DISPLAY OF WEAPON IN A THREATENING MANNER near N. Vine St and E. Ivy. The suspect was found at the corner of Main Ave. and Ivy St. He was questioned by several deputies and released. The deputies reportedly kept the shovel.... Full story
One male motorcycle rider was transported with mild injuries to Palomar Hospital, according to NCFPD PIO Rich Berry. A motorcyclist was down in what appeared to be a single-vehicle accident at Reche and Gird Rd at 4:25 pm tonight (Sunday). CHP reports indicated that he slid and the bike came to rest near the dog park. The rider was sitting up and being attended to by North County Fire personnel. Debris was being cleared from the road and the road was open before 5 pm. This is... Full story
BREAKING NEWS: "Deputies responded to a 911 call with a male and female heard screaming. Upon Deputy's arrival, a male was found in medical distress due to a possible drug overdose. Deputies administered two doses of naloxone and then started CPR," according to SDSO Fallbrook Substation Lt. Aldo Hernandez. "The North County Fire Department arrived and assisted in providing medical aid, but unfortunately, the male was pronounced dead on the scene," Lt. Hernandez released in a... Full story
A commercial fire was reported to NCFPD in the 100 block of Ash Street in Fallbrook. Fire crews were able to keep the fire contained to the storage container. Nobody was injured, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. IThe fire was originally reported in the 500 block of Main St. at 2:44 pm on Tuesday, January 24. According to Tony Campbell on the scene for Village News, the fire, while it looked like it might be Heritage Hall, was actually a container on the east side of the... Full story
An accident was reported at 10:17 am this morning at 1400 S. Mission Rd. Both parties pulled into the Jack-in-the-Box parking lot waiting for the CHP. North County Fire arrived, but it was a non-injury accident.... Full story
