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Bonsall resident Michelle Mack was arrested On December 6, when federal agents raided Mack's residence, arresting her and seizing hundreds of parcels and a large quantity of alleged stolen goods. Mack is accused of orchestrating a national shoplifting operation targeting Ulta Beauty stores, resulting in over $8 million in stolen merchandise, according to Ulta. Mack allegedly hired as many as 12 people to commit thefts across various Ulta locations, shipping the stolen goods...
Disaster was averted early Sunday morning, Dec. 10, when some homeowner's dogs alerted them that there was trouble. Their residential structure fire started in the early morning at 2:50 am. The fire was reported in the vicinity of the 2700 block of Reche Road in Fallbrook and was a fully engulfed structure within minutes, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. This area is especially vulnerable as it is near Live Oak Park and heavily wooded with old oak trees. PIO Choi said,...
In the wake of a significant data breach attack by ransomware criminals at Tri-City Hospital and the subsequent display of those records on the dark web, cybersecurity experts are highlighting the risks of stolen personal information and the ensuing threat of identity theft and credit card fraud. The breach, which saw confidential records illegally accessed, underscores a growing concern over digital security in sensitive sectors. Jake Milstein, a cybersecurity advisor at Critical Insight, emphasized the potential dangers,...
This week, ASTRA helicopters have been over Fallbrook looking for teenage girls 2 nights in a row, Mobday and Tuesday. According to the San Diego sheriff's department, both girls have been found safe and there's no foul play suspected....
NCFPD and CalFire responded to a car fire in the 800 block of Stewart Canyon this morning at about 9:30 am. It is unverified, but reported, that the fire spread to a home or structure. The area was reported as challenging but fire crews knocked it down fairly quickly. More information will be reported as it is available....
A Fallbrook Sheriff's deputy was involved in a two-car collision this morning. It was called in at 10:04 am at the corner of W. View St. and De Luz Rd. The other vehicle was a black sedan. Both were towed. The accident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and no one transported for injuries. More information will be reported as it becomes available....
A motorcyclist was transported with major injuries to Palomar hospital after being involved in a multiple-vehicle accident today, which was reported at 1:23 pm today, Wednesday, on S. Mission and Olive Hill Rd. A motorcyclist was reported as "down in lane." CHP requested three tow trucks and an air ambulance was requested for transport, although a ground ambulance was utilized for the sake of time and the motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital. Traffic is backed up...
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has confirmed that Nicholas Robles has been found safe and was relocated with his family a few minutes ago. The ASTREA helicopter is broadcasting a message looking for a missing 9-year-old boy named Nicholas Robles. He was last seen at about 2:20 pm today, Friday, at Fallbrook Elementary School at 405 W. Fallbrook St. Nicholas is a Hispanic male, 5 feet tall, with brown hair, and brown eyes, wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and...
At 8:37 am this morning, Monday, North County Fire responded to the neighborhood around Elder Street between Shady Glen and Potter with the report of a gas leak. Apparently there was some construction and a line in the street was severed. The roads are closed, including Potter Street, Elder and Shady Glen. Residents in the surrounding neighborhood are being told to shelter in place....
At 11:06 am this morning, Sunday, two vehicles were involved in an accident East of Gird on Reche Rd. Two vehicles were towed. No injuries are known at this time. Traffic was impeded temporarily....
The San Diego County Water Authority voted today, Thursday, to withdraw its legal action against the two customer water districts, Rainbow Municipal Water District and Fallbrook Public Utilities District, as well as the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). This decision follows a board meeting where, after private discussions, the authority instructed its legal team to negotiate a settlement. The lawsuit, initiated in August, was part of the Water Authority's efforts to prevent these districts from separating from the...
Sheriff's deputies visit with people on the Promenade to pass out information and try to help anyone who may be in need....
A utility pole snapped and lines were down on Tecalote Drive in Fallbrook in the early morning hours of Tuesday. The cause is suspected to be wind, but it hasn't been confirmed. AT&T i on the scene replacing the pole and the lines. The lines and pole were blocking the road. The road continues to be blocked this morning while workers are replacing the equipment, according to Sammy, who was working traffic control....
At about 11 pm on Sunday night, a vehicle ran into a power pole causing an outage to eight homes near Alvarado in the 1700 block where the accident happened. A fire hydrant was also hit, causing a geyser. SDG&E reported that power would be fully restored by Monday at 4pm, however, some residents reported that power was restored before 4 am Monday and internet is still out. "Last night, NCFPD responded to a traffic collision in that area of the 1700 block of East Alvarado...
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....
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....
"The 12 year old is known to deputies. He was found safe and unharmed and was reunited with family soon after. No foul play involved," said Fallbrook Lt. Claudia Delgado. Original Story ASTREA Helicopter is asking the public to be on the look-out for a missing 12-year-old Hispanic male, last seen wearing a blue shirt and grey jeans 125 lbs, 5 '8" tall. Call 911 if seen. His name is Alex Bautista. According to Lt. Carpenter at the Sheriff's department, this isn't the first time with this particular young man. The deputies are...
UPDATED VERSION Statement an hour ago made on Instagram from North County Fire Protection District, "Your North County Fire Protection District firefighters were dispatched to a late night structure fire on Tuesday October 3, 2023, at 9:03 pm. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the 2100 block of Sunrise View Drive in Fallbrook. Upon arrival to the scene, our crews were met with a challenging scenario. An RV and shed fully engulfed by flames at the rear of the structure,...
9-25-23: Update and correction to this story: It has come to the attention of Village News that many of the residents were displaced, more than just two units, until the building was deemed safe to re-enter. Also, it has been reported, that the Red Cross possibly didn't provide hotel rooms for the displaced. A working residential fire was reported Wednesday at 6:54 pm at an apartment complex at 240 E. Fallbrook St. A witness reported that it was a gas line that caught fire...
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....
The engine compartment of a 1995 Dodge Dakota truck caught fire in the Northgate grocery store parking lot at 10:19 am this morning, sending smoke in the air that was visible for miles. North County Fire arrived on the scene and was able to extinguish it quickly. "The fire started in the engine compartment and also spread into the passenger space. Crews were able to get a handle on it quickly. The cars surrounding the truck were unaffected and no one was hurt, " according to...
A water main line burst on Santa Margarita Dr. at 12:12 pm today, sending water flowing in all directions and lifting the asphalt on the street. FPUD crews are working to resolve it and asking cars to stay away from the area at this time....
A working residential fire was reported at 6:54 pm tonight, Wednesday, at an apartment complex at 240 E. Fallbrook St. A witness reported that it was a gas line that caught fire and NCFPD PIO John Choi confirmed that it was a gas line break with fire. The flames were 20 to 30 feet high and reached from the ground past the roof on the second story. The complex was evacuated while firefighters extinguished the flames. This area should be avoided. North County Fire, Camp...
At 11:31 a.m. today, Sunday, there was a traffic collision at SR 76 and just west of N. River Rd. There was one person reported to have chest injuries. More will be reported as information is available. CHP, Sheriff and North County Fire were all on the scene....
A truck ran into low-hanging wires this morning that were sagging across Sleeping Indian Rd. in the 4600 block. at about 9 am. According to the CHP and a man involved in the incident who had extensive damage to his vehicle, the wires were sagging so low, that a truck ran into them, pulling the pole into the street and shattering it. One other vehicle, a sedan, was following behind the truck and was damaged as well. There were no injuries. CHP, Sheriff, NCFPD, At&T,...