Escondido, Calif. – On Thursday, May 2, the Escondido Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. - The Escondido Police Department will be out Saturday, April 27 from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI). “Impaired driving is preventable,” Chief of Police Ed Varso said. “It’s . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. – On April 16, the Escondido Police Department conducted an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Five drivers were cited for talking on cell phones, and 16 received . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The Escondido Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. – With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations fast approaching, the Escondido Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate responsibly by designating a sober driver - your . . . read more

For Immediate Release March 11th, 2024 Contact: Lt. Ryan Hicks (760) 839-4781 ESCONDIDO – Escondido Police Department and agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) cited 5 individuals during ABC’s statewide . . . read more

While conducting a DUI checkpoint on March 8, Escondido Police arrested two motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition, 18 drivers were cited for driving without a license, and 3 were cited for driving on a . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. – On Friday, March 8, the Escondido Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing . . . read more

The Escondido Police Department has released a Critical Incident Community Briefing video on an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Nov. 3, 2023 at the mobile home park at 2550 E. Valley Pkwy. The video can be viewed on in the City of . . . read more

On December 18, 2023 at about 10:28 p.m., Escondido police officers responded to the Dick’s Sporting Goods store on Auto Park Way on reports of a male and two females stealing merchandise. As officers arrived, the suspects entered a pickup truck and . . . read more