Escondido, Calif. — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Escondido Police Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. — During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Escondido Police Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, . . . read more

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