Officers arrest man for felony warrant after responding to a report of a disturbance

On November 29, at 9:49 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the area of Avenida Encinas and Ponto Drive regarding a subject causing a disturbance.

11/29/2022

Officers arrest barricaded man

On November 19, at 6:56 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to 6900 block of Clearwater Street for a welfare check.

11/19/2022

Shop safely this holiday season - here's how.

The holidays are upon us and that means more and more shoppers will visit our many popular shopping areas. With this increase comes an increased risk for holiday shopping related crime as well as more people using local roads. The Police Department is prepared and wants you to be too.

11/16/2022

Police Department awarded California Office of Traffic Safety grant

The City of Carlsbad Police Department announced it has been awarded a $113K traffic safety grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Funding seeks to increase patrols throughout Carlsbad and provide traffic safety programs to reduce serious injuries and deaths on Carlsbad roadways.

11/16/2022

Prevent holiday package theft - ship safely. Here's how.

As the holiday season begins, the Police Department is joining forces with the community to prevent package theft. In the modern age of online shopping, more and more packages are shipped directly to your home. This number greatly increases during the holiday season and with it comes an increase in

11/16/2022

Planning to do a little online holiday shopping? Shop safely – here’s how.

Online holiday shopping can be convenient. You can search for items from multiple vendors, compare prices with a few mouse clicks, and make purchases from your home. However, the internet is also convenient for thieves, giving them multiple ways to access your personal and financial information.

11/16/2022

As you turn your clocks back this weekend, also consider some seasonal safety habits.

Welcome fall – the days are getting shorter and as we turn our clocks back this weekend, it’s time to think about fall security habits.

11/01/2022

Who will take the challenge? It is Red Ribbon Week.

Red Ribbon Week occurs each year from October 23 -31. But how did it start? Here is Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena’s story.

10/19/2022

Watch out for walkers and bicyclists on National Walk and Roll to School Day

October 12 is National Walk and Roll to School Day. The Police Department encourages parents and students to join forces toward traffic safety around our schools.

10/11/2022

Investigators seek witnesses to fatal traffic collision

10/08/2022

National Pedestrian Safety Month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Awareness about pedestrian safety goes hand in hand with the City of Carlsbad’s overall and ongoing plan to promote traffic safety and awareness.

10/01/2022

Witnesses sought in serious injury bicycle collision on Ponto Drive north of Breakwater Road

On September 28, at 5:25 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to a report of a bicyclist down near the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Breakwater Road.

09/29/2022

Carlsbad City Council advances traffic safety efforts

The Carlsbad City Council voted to continue over a dozen new initiatives to address traffic safety and seek input from the community and city commissions on potential additional actions presented by city staff Tuesday.

09/28/2022

Police present active shooter policy

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the City of Carlsbad Police Department detailed its in-depth approach and extensive training for a potential active shooter emergency. According to a report prepared by the Police Department, shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, a

09/14/2022

DUI checkpoint scheduled for September 16 in Carlsbad

The City of Carlsbad Police Department announced it will hold a DUI Checkpoint in Carlsbad on Friday, September 16, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., the next morning at Carlsbad Boulevard and Beech Avenue.

09/12/2022

Officers arrest two for robbery at Daniel's Jewelers

On September 7, at 4:07 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery that just occurred at Daniel’s Jewelers, located at 2525 El Camino Real.

09/07/2022

Officers to conduct “Know Your Limit” – DUI Prevention Education Campaign

This Labor Day weekend, the City of Carlsbad Police Department will be conducting a “Know Your Limit” educational campaign from September 2 through September 5.

09/01/2022

Heat warning in our region

With a potentially dangerous heat wave forecast to last through the weekend, safety officials are reminding residents to follow these tips to stay cool, especially those most vulnerable to heat related ailments. In addition to conserving energy and preparing for short power outages, please take thes

08/30/2022

Council ratifies local traffic safety emergency

The Carlsbad City Council voted to allocate $2 million in funding for immediate traffic safety efforts and ratified last week’s proclamation of local emergency, following an over 200% increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes since 2019.

08/30/2022

Homeless program results in 62 finding housing

The City of Carlsbad helped 62 people experiencing homelessness transition into permanent housing during the 2021-22 fiscal year.

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