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

While conducting a DUI checkpoint on December 16, Escondido Police arrested one motorist on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. One driver was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and another was arrested for drug possession. In . . . read more

Escondido, Calif. – On Saturday, December 16, 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 . . . read more