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Home MenuBurglars who targeted Carlsbad are going to prison
Earlier this week the San Diego County District Attorney announced that three men who had targeted Carlsbad neighborhoods to steal high-end valuables are going to prison. Carlsbad Police arrested the three "burglary tourists" earlier this year after some very solid police work identified
07/05/2024 2:23 PM
Investigation involving Rue Des Chateaux death
On June 28, 2024, at 3:26 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to a report of an altercation in the 2300 block of Rue Des Chateaux.
06/28/2024 3:56 PM
Underage drinking prevention shoulder tap operation
On Wednesday, May 15, officers from the City of Carlsbad Police Department, along with agents from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation at various ABC-licensed establishments in the city.
06/20/2024 4:51 PM
Underage drinking prevention minor decoy operation
On Wednesday, May 15, officers from the City of Carlsbad Police Department, along with agents from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) conducted a Minor Decoy Operation at various ABC-licensed establishments in the city.
06/20/2024 4:47 PM
New emergency notification system announced
This week, police, fire and emergency management leaders from throughout the region announced a new technology that will make emergency evacuation instructions more precise and efficient.
05/31/2024 4:44 PM
Critical Incident Video (03-29-24)
This critical incident debrief video is intended to provide an overview of the circumstances related to an officer-involved shooting on March 29, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m.
05/30/2024 11:35 AM
Carlsbad Police holding DUI checkpoint May 31
The City of Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, May 31, from approximately 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city.
05/29/2024 3:31 PM
Officer-involved shooting investigation
On Friday, March 29, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m., a Carlsbad Police Officer was driving west in a marked patrol car in the 1000 block of Carlsbad Village Drive underneath the I-5 freeway when a rock struck the spotlight and front windshield of his patrol car.
03/30/2024 5:04 PM
Carlsbad behind the scenes: DUI and driver’s license checkpoints
Carlsbad Police held a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on a recent Saturday night on Palomar Airport Road in the city’s Bressi Ranch neighborhood. Checkpoints are an important tool police use to help reduce hit-and-run and injury collisions in Carlsbad.
03/15/2024 9:30 AM
Combating residential burglaries
Community members in Carlsbad have expressed concern about a recent uptick in residential burglaries, which appear to be part of an organized ring targeting high value items that are easy to turnaround and sell.
02/15/2024 5:50 PM
DUI checkpoint scheduled for February 17 in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Saturday, Feb. 17, from approximately 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location.
02/15/2024 5:31 PM
Assault with a deadly weapon investigation
On Dec. 13, at 9:20 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Alga Road between El Fuerte Street and Xana Way. Additional callers reported hearing gunfire.
12/14/2023
Felony hit-and-run suspect arrested
On Dec. 12, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Highland Drive regarding a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. Upon arrival, officers found a 15-year-old female pedestrian with serious injuries.
12/14/2023
Addressing DUIs
With holiday parties ramping up, it’s an important time to plan ahead, so everyone gets home safely.
12/08/2023 12:07 PM
Fatal Traffic Collision, 4500 Carlsbad Blvd.
On October 28, 2023, at 6:28 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the 4500 block of Carlsbad Blvd due to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist.
10/29/2023 10:38 PM
Barricaded subject peacefully taken into custody
On October 22, at approximately 9:41 am, officers responded to the Carlsbad Village Inn regarding a report of a subject brandishing a samurai-style sword at paramedics, who were responding to an unrelated medical aid call at the motel.
10/22/2023 5:15 PM
Officer-involved shooting investigation
On Friday, October 20, 2023, at approximately 10:54 p.m., a Carlsbad Police Officer stopped a white Ford Van at Madison Street and Oak Avenue in the City of Carlsbad after seeing the driver commit multiple traffic violations in the area. The vehicle was driven by a single male occupant. As the offic
10/21/2023 2:02 PM
Critical incident video (09-09-23)
This critical incident debrief video is intended to provide an overview of the circumstances related to an officer-involved shooting on Sept. 9, 2023, at approximately 12:44 a.m.
10/11/2023 1:32 PM
Officer-involved shooting investigation
On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at approximately 12:44 a.m., Carlsbad Police contacted a white truck parked in a dirt lot near the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Palomar Airport Road. One adult and four teenagers were inside the truck. There were alcoholic beverages inside the truck.
09/09/2023 7:40 AM
Upcoming bike safety classes
As Carlsbad students head back to school later this month, the Carlsbad Police Department is continuing its series of bike and e-bike safety classes to help kids safely share the road.
08/02/2023 2:11 PM