Escondido’s Police Department Update

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On July 6, multiple witnesses provided statements about a domestic violence incident that occurred on East Via Rancho Parkway. A female victim was punched and slapped by her boyfriend, causing injury.
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 young women (aged 15-24 years) who have been in a relationship will have experienced violence by an intimate partner by the time they reach their mid-twenties. If you or someone you know needs helps, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is here for you. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text “START” to 88788. Other resources include the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence and The Victim of Crime Resource Center.
On July 7, a witness called police to report that individuals were stealing a catalytic converter. Officers located the suspect
vehicle and found eight catalytic converters, burglary tools and other evidence.The suspects may be facing charges of Grand
Theft, Conspiracy,and Possession of Burglary Tools.

New 4-legged Member of EPD
Dakar is a 14-month-old Belgian Malinois, born in the city of Martin in central Slovakia. He will be serving the EPD with his handler, Officer Adrian Garcia. Over the next six weeks, Dakar and Officer Garcia will attend the Police Canine Academy