DUI Crash – Vista
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at approximately 10:40 PM, deputies from the Sheriff's Vista Station responded to a single-vehicle collision in the 2100 block...
In-Custody Death – Vista Detention Facility
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Sheriff's Homicide investigators were notified a 43-year-old male in Sheriff's custody passed away at the Vista Detention Facility.
On July...
“Sheriff for the Day” Contest Winner
Congratulations to Ashwin Sundaresan, a 5th Grader at Stone Ranch Elementary School in 4S Ranch.
On Thursday, May 22, Sheriff Martinez and members of her...
What it Takes to Run a City – Part VII of...
By TR Robertson
The seventh session of the Vista Leadership Academy was a fascinating, informative and eye-opening presentation by the Vista Sheriff’s Department, which included...
Fatal Traffic Collision – Vista
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 6:01 p.m. deputies with the Vista Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a collision involving a...
Weapon and Drug Arrest – Ramona
A man is facing numerous charges after he was found in possession of a rifle and methamphetamines during a traffic stop in Ramona.
On Friday,...
Narcotics Seizure – Ramona Suspect Facing Numerous Charges.
A Ramona man is facing numerous charges after illicit drugs were found in his car and home.
On Thursday, April 3, just before 12:00 p.m.,...
Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) Permits
Sheriff Kelly Martinez is dedicated to keeping the public informed about the process and requirements for obtaining a Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) permit in...
Rooftop Burglars Strike Vista Businesses, Mayor
VISTA — A brazen rooftop theft rocked business owners and employees several weeks ago.
This time, though, one of the victims was Vista Mayor John...
Narcotics Seizure – Vista Couple Arrested.
On Wednesday, March 19, just after 11:30 a.m., deputies from the Vista Sheriff's Station conducted a parole compliance check on James Butler (DOB 01/12/1980)...




























