ANNOUNCEMENTS

We will be having this year's first Coffee witha Cop on Thursday, January 24th from 8am - 10am at the YMCA on 4701 Mesa Drive.

Oceanside Police Welcomes New Officers

Oceanside Police Department is now accepting applications for Public Safety Dispatcher.

WANTED: Entry Level Police Officers

Coffee with a Cop will be held September 20th 8am-10am at Villa Trieste 3340 Sicily Way Oceanside

Oceanside Police Welcomes New Officers

Oceanside Police Officer Brandon Adkins wins the Marksmanship Award from class #115 of the San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Institute.

Officer Brad Hunter who was run down by a motorist last year, receives the Oceanside Police Departments Purple Heart Award presented by Chief of Police, Frank McCoy on July 18th 2018.

Oceanside Police Department Presents the 2nd Quarter Awards. Congratulations to all of the award recipients.

The Oceanside Police Department wishes a happy and safe Fourth of July to everyone. As in years past, members of the Oceanside Police Department will be present throughout the day, particularly in the beach and harbor areas on July Fourth. There will be no Fireworks display on this day.

The Oceanside Police Department wishes a happy and safe Fourth of July to everyone. As in years past, members of the Oceanside Police Department will be present throughout the day, particularly in the beach and harbor areas on July Fourth. There will be no Fireworks display on this day.

Coffee with a Cop will be held July 26th, 10am-12pm at Barnes & Noble 2615 Vista Way, Oceanside.

GIVE LIFE GIVE BLOOD at the “Code 3-First Responders Safety Fair and Blood Drive. This event will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 in the Kohl’s parking lot, 3410 Marron Road, Oceanside 92056.

Tony Zeppetella Memorial Run

Oceanside Police Welcomes New Employee's

Coffee with a Cop will be held on Wednesday, April 18th, 8am-10am at Cynthia's Artistic Expressions 1906 Oceanside Blvd Ste. Q, Oceanside.

Congratulations to Nick Nunez (left) and Harold Farney (right) on their recent promotion to the rank of Police Sergeant.

Please join the Oceanside Police Department for Coffee with a Cop, Thursday, 2/22, at Sprouts Farmers Markets (471 College Bl, Oceanside, CA 92057) 4-6pm. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with our officers.

The Oceanside Police Department will continue to ensure that citizens using handicapped parking spaces have the proper plates/placards and those plates/placards are assigned to them throughout the year.

According to CAL FIRE San Diego, all mandatory evacuations in Oceanside due to the Lilac Fire have been lifted. All Oceanside neighborhoods are open to repopulation.

CalFire announced that a portion of the mandatory evacuations in Oceanside have been reduced to voluntary evacuation areas.

Information wanted on unsolved homicide case.

Now accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers. For more information please visit www.JoinOPD.net

Join in the fun! Teddy Bear Drive on Tuesday, October 3^rd.

Please join the Oceanside Police Department for Coffee with a Cop, Thursday, 10/26, at Grace Community Church (1602 S. El Camino Real Oceanside CA 92056) 8-10am. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with our officers.

The City of Oceanside maintains a system that allows customers to pay their utility (water, sewer and trash) bills online using a credit card. Last week, a number of utility customers alerted the City to unauthorized charges on credit cards they used to pay their City utility bills.

New police academy graduates sworn in.

For The Love of Literacy Event

Labor Day Driving Safety Reminder

August Police Explorer Graduation

National Night Out, Tuesday, August 1st, at the locations listed.

Senior Volunteer Graduation 6/15/17

Tony Zeppetella Memorial Run

If you can identify any of the individuals, please contact the investigator listed.

Oceanside Police are looking for witness, Caludia Ramirez, who is wanted for questioning only. Ramirez is a Hispanic female between 50-65 years old.

Oceanside Police is looking for information locating, Jesus Ricardo Velazquez Ayala, who is wanted for murder. Jesus is a Hispanic male, 5'7", 165-185 lbs. with a birthdate of 7/29/1963.

Oceanside Police Department's homicide unit is asking for the public's assistance to help identify or locate the person responsible for the murder of Steven Michael Land.

One Year Anniversary of the Murder of Brandon Keiser

The Oceanside Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the following incident.

On April 8, 2016, at 11:55 pm, the Communications Center of the Oceanside Police Department began receiving calls of shots fired in the 1400 block of Marquette.

Help us help you!

Tonight at 8:29 pm, Oceanside Police Department dispatchers received a call regarding a possible kidnapping from the Motel 6 in the 900 block of N. Coast Highway.

The Oceanside Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the following incident.

On January 14, 2016, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

On Sunday, December 20, 2015 the Oceanside Police Department will be conducting its Ninth Annual Dan Bessant Memorial Run.

On December 15, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

On December 4, 2015 at 12:45 PM a 17 year old juvenile turned himself in at the Oceanside Police Department for participating in a robbery at the AM/PM convenience store on November 26, 2015 at 1990 Oceanside Boulevard.

On September 26, 2015 at approximately 7:35 pm, a blue Ford Escort collided with a 64-year-old pedestrian on San Diego Street near Higgins Street.

On December 1, 2015 at 8:15 PM, two victims were dropping off a prearranged medical marijuana sales package in the 2300 block of Maravilla Way in Oceanside.

On November 26, 2015 at 2:40 a.m. three suspects committed a particularly brutal robbery at the AM/PM convenience store located at 1990 Oceanside Boulevard.

This morning at 6:41 a.m. dispatchers for the Oceanside Police Department received a phone call from a resident in the 4100 block of Thomas Street. The caller told dispatch a neighbor had just exited his house across the street. The neighbor had a gunshot wound in the chest area.

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This morning at 6:41 a.m. dispatchers for the Oceanside Police Department received a phone call from a resident in the 4100 block of Thomas Street. The caller told dispatch a neighbor had just exited his house across the street. The neighbor had a gunshot wound in the chest area.

Today at 3:45 p.m. Oceanside Police dispatchers received phone calls regarding a traffic collision in the 100 block of Wisconsin. The collision was believed to be a vehicle versus a pedestrian. Officers responded to the area of Wisconsin and Meyers. Officers arrived and found a Hispanic male victim (believed to be about 20 years of age) down in the street.

Your telephone rings. You answer it. "Hello," the caller begins. "This is agent John Adams from the Internal Revenue Service." If that did not stop your heart, the next line does. "An audit of your account shows you owe the federal government back taxes in the amount of several thousand dollars." This is a particularly pernicious and malicious phone scam going on throughout the country. It has recently come to Oceanside as well.

On November 12, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

Today at 7:03 a.m. Oceanside Police Dispatchers received multiple phone calls regarding a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle. The initial location was given as South Coast Highway and Oceanside Boulevard.

On September 17, 2015 at approximately 10:20 p.m., a passing motorist and a California Highway Patrol officer both observed a person’s body lying on the north shoulder of SR-76 between N. Santa Fe Avenue and College Boulevard. The passerby called 911 and the CHP officer stopped to check on the subject.

On October 10, 2015 at 7:20 p.m., a person heard loud screaming between a male and a female. At the intrersectio0n of Los Arbolitos Boulevard and Pala Road he found a Hispanic male and a Hispanic female engaged in a heated argument. The male was holding a magenta colored razor scooter. A second Hispanic male was standing nearby with a rock in his hand. The victim tried to break up the argument between the male and female.

On October 16, 2015 at 7:00 a.m., Oceanside Police Communications Center dispatchers received a call of an attempted carjacking in the 400 block of Airport Road. The location was near Tsunami Skydiving at 480 Airport Road. The victim reported a male, who was bleeding, was banging on the window of his vehicle. The person was trying to get into the vehicle and claimed to have a gun.

On October 16, 2015 at 12:45 p.m., units conducting an Illegal Encampment Detail called for emergency cover, following a taser deployment at an illegal encampment in the preserve near SR76 and Frazee to the rear of the Von’s supermarket.

On October 16, 2015 at 7:44 p.m., Oceanside Police officers were dispatched to 3186 Vista Way (Hooters) in reference to an armed robbery, which occurred in the parking lot. The reporting party initially told dispatchers that he was robbed at gunpoint for his wallet by and unknown black male adult and an unknown white male adult.

On October 16, 2015 at 8:30 p.m., Oceanside Police dispatchers received a 911 call regarding a stabbing which occurred at Melba Bishop Recreation Center at 5306 North River Road.

On October 16, 2015 Special Enforcement Section detectives developed information about a wanted subject identified as Tim Taylor, who was armed with a 9mm pistol. Taylor was scheduled to turn himself into the court on October 15th. When he did not show, a warrant for his arrest was issued. SES detectives located Taylor at a hotel in Vista.

On October 20, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

On October 13, 2015 at approximately 9:03 a.m. the Oceanside Police department Communications Center began receiving 911 calls regarding an industrial accident at 1402 Avenida del Oro. Oceanside Fire and Oceanside Police personnel responded.

Today at 11:02 a.m. Oceanside Police Dispatchers received a phone call regarding an armed robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank at 3470 Marron Road. The reporting party was a teller inside the bank. The suspect presented a demand note for money and claimed to have a weapon. Oceanside Police officers were immediately dispatched as the suspect said he was going to take hostages.

Today at 12:44 p.m., just as Oceanside Police officers were taking a person into custody for a bank robbery at 3470 Marron Road, Oceanside Police dispatchers received a call of an alarm activation at the Chase Bank at 1710 Oceanside Boulevard.

On October 5, 2015 at 12:50 a.m. Oceanside Police Department officers responded to assist Oceanside Fire Department firefighters with a house fire at 3318 Heather Lane. Officers arrived before the fire department to find the garage fully engulfed in flames with no indication the occupants had left.

Five current and retired members of the Oceanside Police Department partnered with other City of Oceanside employees to comprise "Team Oceanside" for the 2015 Race Across America (RAAM).

Today at 8:00 a.m. the Oceanside High School Academy of justice arrived at the Oceanside Police Department. Supervised by their instructor Chandra Prather-Pfaist 125 high school students entered the police facility.

The Oceanside Police Department invites you to stop by their expo booth at the 2015 Miramar Airshow.

On September 29, 2015 at 6:30 a.m. Oceanside Police dispatchers received a 911 call regarding a disturbance at the Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant at 3784 Mission Avenue. While driving to the scene, officers were informed the suspect broke two windows and fled.

On September 25, 2015 in response to media coverage, a witness to the felonious assault on September 22, 2015 of a 67 year old female victim near the Oceanside pier, came to the station and was interviewed. During the interview, she positively identified the suspect in the assault. Detectives then issued a probable cause declaration for the suspect.

On September 25, 2015 at 4:17 p.m. officers of the Oceanside Police Department were dispatched to a serious injury accident on North River Road just east of Stallion Dr. Officers arrived and found the driver had been ejected from the vehicle.

The Oceanside Police Department is seeking assistance from the public with a felony assault which occurred on September 22, 2015 at approximately 7 PM on the Strand near the base of the Oceanside Pier.

At about 0920 hours, the Oceanside Police Department responded to a residential burglary alarm in the 1900 block of S. Pacific St. Upon arrival, officers believed they heard someone inside. While attempting to contain the residence, a subject fled from the house and began jumping from rooftop to rooftop in a southerly direction. Multiple units responded to assist including ASTREA and a K-9 Unit.

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Communications Supervisor for the Oceanside Police Department. The deadline for accepting applications is September 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM. Please see "employment opportunities" on the website for the City of Oceanside for specific details related to experience, education, salary and benefits.

On Saturday September 12, 2015 at 1:28 p.m., the Oceanside Police Department began receiving phone calls regarding a vehicle which had just collided with a fire hydrant in the 2100 block of Vista Way and left the scene. Officers drove to the scene and conducted a thorough investigation.

On Saturday September 26, 2015 the Oceanside Police Department and Tri-City Medical Center are conducting a prescription drug take back operation from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

On September 9, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

This afternoon at 3:44 p.m. Oceanside Police dispatchers began receiving calls regarding a stabbing near the Sprinter Station in the 600 block of Crouch.

When officers arrived, they found two victims – Richard Lincoln (DOB January 25, 1987) and Trent Wyatt (DOB May 22, 1985). Both had stab wounds.

On Tuesday September 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. retired members of the Oceanside Police Department and Oceanside Fire Department will be dedicating a plaque at the Veterans’ Association of North County located at 1617 Mission Avenue in Oceanside.

On August 23rd, 2015 at approximately 4:26 am OPD Officers responded to the 500 block of Gold Drive to investigate radio call reference shots being fired in the neighborhood.

The following information, which is related to yesterday’s homicide has been confirmed

The city of Oceanside is a diverse community only 35 miles north of San Diego. We have it all - 3.5 miles of public beaches, a 1,601 foot pier, a 1,000 foot Marina, amazing weather, and 30 city parks. The Oceanside Police Department is looking for individuals willing to accept the call to serve and protect our city.

From January 2015 through July 2015 there were 36 injury traffic collisions involving motorcycles in Oceanside. There were a total of 38 injuries in those collisions.

On Saturday August 15, 2015 at approximately 11:30 a.m. members of the LASO and the civilian volunteer search and rescue teams located the body of Nickolaos Christidis in the unincorporated desert area of Los Angeles. His body was located approximately ¾ of a mile away from where his vehicle was found.

The Oceanside Police Department is encouraging all motorists to be mindful of school zones and school bus safety as the school year begins. After a summer of driving without school bus drop-offs/pick-ups or hordes of kids walking to and from school, drivers can often forget the challenges of driving in school zones. Now is the time to adjust your driving habits to ensure you aren’t involved in a potentially fatal crash with a child or receiving a costly ticket.

On September 21, 2014 at 1:25 a.m. the Oceanside Police Department began receiving phone calls of a collision and a person down in the 3900 block of North River Road. Officers arrived and found a hit and run collision had occurred. The suspect fled the scene. A bicyclist, Philip White, died at the scene.

On August 20, 2015, officers from the Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

This morning at 5:00 a.m. officers and detectives of the Oceanside Police Department’s SWAT team, Special Enforcement Section, Neighborhood Policing Team, Property Crimes Unit, Family Protection Unit, Crimes of Violence Unit and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office served four search warrants in Vista and Oceanside.

Today the Oceanside Police Department received information from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office regarding the vehicle belonging to missing person Nikolaos Christidis

The continuing investigation by the Oceanside Police Department has confirmed Nikolaos Christidis last known whereabouts were around Rosamond, Ca on July 23, 2015. There is no indication of foul play. Christidis has been missing from home since July 23, 2015. All attempts to contact him by his family and the police have failed.

In an incident which began July 27, 2015 at 4:03 p.m. with the possible abduction of two young children, the Oceanside Police Department is very pleased to announce the incident has culminated peacefully with the return of both children and the arrest of the suspect.

On July 22, 2015 at approximately 10:00 am, Nickolaos Christidis returned home with his daughter. The daughter went to lay down and take a nap. When she awoke around 4:00 pm she found a note from Nickolaos stating he would be home late.

The Oceanside Police Department will be hosting a Senior Volunteer Patrol Program Academy in September 2015. The academy is one week long and trains volunteers in all aspects of their position as SVPP volunteers.

Motorcycle thefts in San Diego County have been up for the past several years. In Oceanside the Oceanside Police Department has noticed a surge in motorcycle thefts in the last month.

On July 23, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

On July 7, 2015 at 4:13 p.m. Oceanside Police Department Communications Center began receiving phone calls regarding several residential burglaries in the eastern area of the city near North Santa Fe Avenue and Melrose Drive.

This afternoon members of the Oceanside Police Department’s Investigations Division, Neighborhood Policing Team, and Gang Suppression Unit contacted three additional suspects in the burglary series from yesterday.

During the weekend of June 27-28, 2015 Oceanside Police Officers and their K-9 partners competed in a competition in Bakersfield, Ca. In spite of very hot weather, the teams did very well.

The Oceanside Police Department wishes a happy, safe and sane Fourth of July to everyone. As in years past, members of the Oceanside Police Department will be out in full force throughout the city and particularly in the Harbor and at the beach for the entire day.

The Oceanside Police Department can now confirm that Dennis Lam, who was identified as the person who fired shots inside the Oceanside Target store yesterday afternoon, has been apprehended following a pursuit and subsequent carjacking by the California Highway Patrol in Orange County.

Today at 1:10 p.m. Oceanside Police dispatchers began receiving many 911 phone calls reporting shots fired inside the Target Store at 2255 Vista Way. First arriving units were advised the suspects fled in a newer model BMW. Officers entered and cleared the store and checked for any injured people.

On June 18, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

Today members of the Oceanside Police Department’s Special Enforcement Section acted upon information that wanted suspect Angelo Doehing was in the Valencia area north of Los Angeles.

It's that time of year again. The weather is warmer and everyone want s to enjoy it. It's one of the biggest benefits to living in San Diego County. However, recently there has been a rise in thefts reported from vehicles in Oceanside.

On May 22, 2015 at 5:00 a.m. search warrants were served at locations in the City of Oceanside related to the homicide in February 2015 at Buddy Todd Park.

Multiple search warrants were served at locations in the City of Oceanside this morning. The warrants were served attempting to locate evidence from the Mustafa Gordon homicide, which occurred February 16, 2015 at Buddy Todd Park.

On May 28, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend.

Today, following the arrest of David Ioane, Chris Augafa turned himself into the Oceanside Police Department.

On May 15, 2015 at 3:16 a.m. Oceanside Police officers were flagged by a reporting party at the 7-11 at 4625 Frazee Road about a possible armed robbery in progress.

On April 24, 2015 at 9:26 p.m. Oceanside Police Department dispatchers received a 911 call regarding a person covered in blood at 1435 Santa Rosa Street. The caller identified herself as a babysitter for the residents at the address. She told the dispatcher she saw one person covered in blood and another person down in the garage. She thought two young children might still be in the house.

On April 29, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

Summary: On 04/15/2015 Haile Hopkins left her home on Greenbrier Drive, Oceanside. She was seen in the area of the Oceanside Pier at around 4:30 pm. Haile has not returned home and has some concerning health issues which require scheduled treatment. The Oceanside Police Department is asking for the communities help in locating Haile Hopkins in an effort to get her home safely. There is no information at this time to suggest suspicious circumstances are involved.

Missing at risk Juvenile Haile Hopkins was found at 9:40 hours this morning at Buddy Todd Park 3000 Mesa Drive in Oceanside.

On April 2, 2015 the Oceanside Police Department graduated twelve people into the Senior Volunteer Patrol Program. These volunteers just finished a two week academy consisting of instruction in a number of areas.

On April 8, 2015 the Oceanside Police Department in conjunction with the Oceanside Fire Department are conducting a joint training exercise at El Camino High School. This exercise involves a significant number of personnel and apparatus for this scenario based training event.

On February 22, 2015 Oceanside Police officers and Oceanside Fire Department personnel responded to a structure fire at the Lamplighter Mobile Home Park at 4660 North River Road. First responders arrived and found the home fully engulfed.

Oceanside, CA – To save lives and educate all Californians, especially young drivers, about the dangers of distracted driving, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are working together on increased education and enforcement efforts for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and California Teen Safe Driving Week, the first week of April.

On April 1, 2015 at 2:09 p.m. Oceanside Police Department dispatchers received a 911 call regarding possible shots fired inside a residence at 4215 Vista del Rio Way # 6 in Oceanside. The reporting party said he thought he saw blood coming from under a doorway.

On March 30, 2015 at 4:26 p.m. Oceanside Police officers contacted a person (later identified as Edward Nett; DOB May 9, 1966) loitering to the rear of a business at 1767 South Oceanside Boulevard. During the contact the officers told him the area was posted "no loitering" and he would be free to leave pending a records check.

On March 30, 2015 at 10:30 p.m. Derrick Anders called and requested medical assistance. He told Oceanside Police Dispatchers he was at San Diego Street and Bush Street. Oceanside Fire personnel responded. Oceanside Police officers responded to assist.

On March 23, 2015 at 7:27 a.m. Oceanside Police officers were responding to a traffic collision in the area of SR 76 and Benet Road.

On March 23, 2015 at 7:27 a.m. Oceanside Police officers were responding to a traffic collision in the area of SR 76 and Benet Road. While responding one of the motorcycle officers and an uninvolved vehicle collided with one another.

On March 21, 2015, at 6:42 a.m. Oceanside Police Officer Shannon Payfer contacted a person, who was sleeping on the beach near Surfrider and The Strand. Officer Payfer woke the person (later identified as Alan Wayne Croghan, DOB May 24, 1956, of Beaverton, OR) and asked him for identification.

This morning the Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT) conducted surveillance of a stolen Toyota Tacoma pickup at the Sprinter station located at Crouch Street and Oceanside Boulevard. Detectives in the Investigations Division of the Oceanside Police Department were previously aware of a possible series of vehicle burglaries in which a silver Toyota Tacoma was involved.

At 8:12 a.m. this morning Oceanside Police and Oceanside Fire personnel responded to a vehicle versus train collision at Cassidy and the tracks.

On March 24, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

On March 24, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

On March 11, 2015 at 10:03 a.m. a threat to bomb El Camino High School in Oceanside was posted on Burn Book.

On March 9, 2015 at 11:57 p.m. a person called Oceanside Police Dispatch to report a 35 foot long boat was sinking in Slip 20 of the L Dock.

On March 7, 2015 Oceanside Police Dispatch received numerous calls regarding a traffic collision near South Coast Highway and Missouri Avenue. Callers said a motorcyclist was down in the roadway and the driver of a white Mercedes had fled the scene in the vehicle.

On Friday March 13, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. members of several departments within the City of Oceanside as well as a number of community groups will meet at Libby Lake Community Park in Oceanside for the second annual Celebration of Life event. The Celebration of Life is an event the City of Oceanside's Neighborhood Services Dept., Oceanside Police Dept., Vista Community Clinic’s Project REACH Youth Development Program and various additional other organizations and colleges partner together to support. All of these groups support the Libby Lake Community in remembering the Victims of Violence while celebrating the lives of the youth and families that have survived the violence and continue to live in the Libby Lake Community.

On February 16, 2015 at 5:44 a.m. officers of the Oceanside Police Department responded to a report of a person down at Buddy Todd Park - 2800 Mesa Drive. Officers arrived and located a person who was deceased in the northern edge of the park.

On February 6, 2015 Oceanside Police Department Senior Volunteer Patrol Program (SVPP) members Francesca Johnson and Melody Burch went to an address in the 4500 block of Golden Ridge in the city of Oceanside to conduct a YANA (You Are Not Alone) check on an elderly resident.

On February 24, 2015, officers from Oceanside Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

You answer the phone and you hear great news. You never would have believed this could happen to you. It’s the Publisher’s Clearing House (PCH). They have called you and told you that you have won $100,000.00. The caller introduces himself as Lieutenant Aaron Doyle of the Oceanside Police Department. All you need to do to claim your prize is to send them a $1,000.00 processing fee in order to allow the check to be cleared in Mexico. What do you do? You look on the web site for the Oceanside Police Department and you see a picture of Lieutenant Aaron Doyle. However, it is a SCAM!

Main Street Oceanside will once again host its annual Public Safety Night on Thursday February 5, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Once again the Oceanside Police Department, Oceanside Lifeguards, and the Oceanside Fire Department will participate.

On January 30, 2015 at 12:39 a.m. officers of the Oceanside Police Department responded to a stabbing at S. Tremont Street and Eucalyptus Street. Upon arrival they located two victims, a 29 year old male and a 25 year old male. The 29 year old male suffered a stab wound in the abdomen and a broken left arm. The 25 year old male suffered blunt force trauma to the head and a laceration on the side of his head. Both were flown to Scripps La Jolla and both are San Marcos residents.

On January 29, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. officers of the Oceanside Police Department went to the Shell Gas station at 2315 Vista Way to investigate a window smash burglary. The loss consisted of lottery tickets and cigarettes. The officers completed their investigation and cleared the call.

On January 29, 2015 Oceanside Police Department’s S.W.A.T., Special Enforcement Section and the Narcotics Task Force executed a Search Warrant in the 600 block of Sleeping Indian. The property is approximately 17 acres and consists of numerous RV type trailers, shacks and outbuildings.

As we enter into the New Year, The Oceanside Police Department wants to remind you to be safe and courteous on the road. Here are some good reasons to slow down, wear your seatbelt, and drive distraction free:

As we enter into the New Year, The Oceanside Police Department wants to remind you to be safe and courteous on the road. Here are some good reasons to slow down, wear your seatbelt, and drive distraction free:

January 26 - February 5, 2015 the Oceanside Harbor Unit will host a submerged vehicle dive training venue for fifteen law enforcement agencies.

On Wednesday January 28, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Oceanside Police Department will be celebrating its annual Member Recognition Luncheon.

On December 28, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. Oceanside Police officers responded to an apartment in the 500 block of Sportfisher Drive regarding 27 year old Mark Girard, Jr. not breathing. Officers arrived and found Girard unconscious.

On Tuesday January 20, 2015 officers of the Oceanside Police Department will meet with citizens from the community to discuss issues, build relationships and drink coffee.

On January 14, 2015 at 1:53 p.m. a staff member at Oceanside High School received a phone call indicating a threat to the school. The voice seemed to be automated and computer generated. The voice essentially said a truck loaded with explosives was going to drive into their building. The caller did not mention the high school or anyone by name.

On January 7, 2015 at approximately 10:15 p.m. Oceanside Police Officers responded to a home in the 300 block of Horizon Lane to check the welfare of a female resident.

Welfare check leads to discovery of two deceased persons in residence

Two suspects are in custody after robbing a person in the east alley of the 400 block of North Coast Highway Tuesday morning.

Officers responded to a serious injury traffic collision at North River Road and Festival Drive. A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Oceanside Police Department is requesting the public's help in identifying a shooting victim.

The USA Bank at 4136 Oceanside Boulevard was robbed when the suspect claimed to have a bomb.

On December 22, 2014 officers of the Oceanside Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Team developed information regarding a potential pending residential burglary on Lookout Court in the City of Oceanside. The officers responded to the shopping center at Lake Boulevard and Cannon Road. At that location they found the reporting party already engaged in conversation with the persons who were intent on committing the burglary.

On December 20, 2014 the Oceanside Police Department will be conducting its Eighth Annual Dan Bessant memorial Run. The run is conducted in honor of slain Oceanside Police Officer Dan Bessant. Dan grew up and went to school in Oceanside. He became a cadet for the Oceanside Police Department and then a police officer. Dan worked in the Neighborhood Policing Unit and worked within the community of Oceanside to make a difference.

Join your neighborhood cop for coffee and conversation!

On 12/12/14 at approximately 5:25 a.m. Oceanside Police Officers responded to the Naval Hospital on Camp Pendleton to conduct an investigation of a suspicious circumstance involving a 7 month old infant who was brought in for a medical emergency.

Oceanside CA— This time of year, with all the holiday office parties and festive occasions with friends and families, many partygoers will be drinking. If you’re celebrating with alcohol this holiday season, Oceanside Police Department has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Oceanside, CA – On Sunday, December 7, 2014, at 0859 hours, the Oceanside Police Department received a call of a collision involving a vehicle that went through a fence at the reporting party’s residence.

On August 28, 2014 at 7:59 a.m. Oceanside Police dispatchers received multiple calls regarding a traffic collision in the 300 block of Douglas Drive near La Hacienda Restaurant. Callers reported a motorcyclist down and a large Budget Rental truck leaving the scene.