On December 11th, 2022, at around 5:45pm, numerous 911 calls were received by the Escondido Police Dispatch Center of gunshots heard in the area of the flood control channel at Hickory St. Officers arrived minutes later and found a Hispanic . . . read more

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lt. Suzanne Baeder DATE: 11-08-2022 PHONE: 760-839-4444 Escondido Police . . . read more

While conducting a DUI checkpoint on October 22, 2022, Escondido Police arrested one motorist for driving under the influence of alcohol. The checkpoint was held at El Norte Parkway and Ash Street from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 19 drivers . . . read more

The Escondido Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Saturday, October 22, 2022 beginning at 6:00 PM at an undisclosed location within the Escondido city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. – The Escondido Police Department received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that will fund activities emphasizing the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. “This funding will aid in our . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. – The Escondido Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. “This grant funding allows us to . . . read more

ESCONDIDO Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), the Escondido Police Department encourages teens and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly. . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. – October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Escondido Police Department will raise awareness about the safety of people walking throughout the month, emphasizing that “safe drivers, safe speeds and safe vehicles save . . . read more

Escondido, Calif.– The Escondido Police Department encourages parents and students to join their classmates and walk, bike, or roll to class Oct. 12. “Walk and Roll to School Day” is celebrated annually to highlight the benefits of exercise . . . read more

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lt. Suzanne Baeder DATE: September 20, 2022 PHONE: 760-839-4984 MISSING ESCONDIDO MAN’S BODY FOUND The medical examiner’s office . . . read more