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Carlsbad Police responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
10/17/2025 5:30 PM
National Teen Driver Safety Week
Parents are key to keeping kids safe behind the wheel.
10/21/2025
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10/25
Carlsbad makes it easy to dispose of unwanted or expired medication all year long, including at a special event on Saturday, Oct. 25 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
10/21/2025
National Pedestrian Safety Month
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and drivers are urged to slow down and be alert for pedestrians.
10/16/2025
Arrest in large-scale retail theft case
Carlsbad Police investigation leads to arrest in large-scale retail theft case
10/07/2025
National Walk and Roll to School Day 10/8
National Walk and Roll to School Day is October 8
10/07/2025
Enforcement addressing living in vehicles
Police shared early results of proactive enforcement efforts since the City Council updated a city law in March 2025 to prohibit camping in vehicles in public spaces such as parks, beaches and city-owned property and parking lots.
10/02/2025 5:57 PM
National Child Passenger Safety Week
Child Passenger Safety Week: Protect your child with the right car seat
09/24/2025 2:28 PM
Rising Glen Homicide Investigation
On Friday, Sept. 19, at approximately 9:53 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 2300 block of Rising Glen Way in the City of Carlsbad.
09/20/2025 8:12 AM
Age limit for e-bikes
During a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, the City of Carlsbad’s Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission voted to recommend the City Council adopt a minimum age of 12 for riding e-bikes and consider additional actions.
09/17/2025 4:27 PM
DUI checkpoint Sept. 19
DUI Checkpoint scheduled for Sept. 19 in Carlsbad
09/16/2025
Arrest made in fatal traffic collision
On Sept. 13, 2025, at approximately 4:34 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the 4400 block of Carlsbad Blvd. to investigate a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.
09/13/2025 4:27 PM
California Pedestrian Safety Month
Step up for safer streets: California marks September as Pedestrian Safety Month
09/12/2025
Potential e-bike minimum age
The City of Carlsbad’s Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m. to gather community input on whether Carlsbad should prohibit e-bike use by children under age 12.
09/11/2025 10:30 AM
Public safety explorers recruiting
The City of Carlsbad is now accepting applications for two programs that give young people interested in a career in public safety a glimpse of what it’s like to work for the Police and Fire departments.
09/04/2025
Drive safe: Keep summer fun
Carlsbad Police Department reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
08/28/2025 1:00 AM
Crime in Carlsbad down 11%
Crime decreased by 11% in the City of Carlsbad in 2024, compared to a 5% drop countywide
08/28/2025
Addressing living in vehicles
Addressing concerns about people living in vehicles
08/25/2025 9:09 AM
“Know Your Limit” campaign
Carlsbad Police visit TGIF Concerts in the Parks to educate the public on how to “Know Your Limit”
08/21/2025
Arrest in June stabbing case
Carlsbad Police make arrest in June stabbing case
08/20/2025