Deputies arrest man for attacking female.
Post Date: 06/16/2022 12:07 AM
On 06/15/2022, at approximately 4:41 p.m., a female resident was walking her dog in the 800 block of Hygeia Avenue in Encinitas. As she approached the front door of her residence, an unknown male approached her from behind and asked to use her restroom. She denied his request and as she opened the door, the male grabbed her and pushed her inside the residence where he began to strangle her. Another resident inside the house heard the commotion and came to her aid. The resident fought with the suspect and ultimately forced the suspect out of the residence. The suspect fled the area in a vehicle and 911 was called. The suspect’s description and vehicle were provided to Sheriff’s dispatch.
Sheriff’s deputies in unmarked vehicles observed the suspect’s vehicle leaving the area. They observed the suspect suspiciously pull over to the side of the road where a female was jogging. Based on the suspect’s actions, the deputies believed he might attempt to assault this female. They immediately intervened and detained the male. During a search of the suspect, deputies found condoms in his pocket. The suspect was identified as 53-year-old, Shane Crawford. Crawford has a violent criminal history and is currently on bail for a recent DUI arrest.
As a result of this investigation, Crawford was booked into the Vista Detention Facility for the following charges: Burglary, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Assault with the Intent to Commit a Sex Crime, Kidnapping, False Imprisonment and Commission of a Felony while released on Bail.
Anyone with additional information related to this incident can call the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station at (760) 966-3500, or the Sheriff’s Communication Center at (858) 565-5200.
