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San Diego police have started using the portable SoToxa device to quickly test drivers for drugs in the field, allowing for immediate detection of substances like meth, THC, and others, which complements traditional sobriety tests and blood draws, enhancing DUI enforcement efforts.
The San Diego Police Department posted a video on Instagram reminding Apple Vision Pro users to prioritize pedestrian safety and cross streets without the headset's obstruction. While the device allows users to see their surroundings through passthrough cameras, it may not provide the same clarity as reality, especially in low light. Concerns have also been raised about the use of the headset while driving, prompting warnings from government officials and Apple's own user guide.
San Diego police issue a warning after a viral video shows a man crossing the street downtown while wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset, prompting concerns about pedestrian safety. The police department urged pedestrians to prioritize safety and avoid using virtual reality devices while crossing streets. The video's subject, Vlad Kislov, later explained that he was changing a song on the device. The Apple Vision Pro, which sells for $3,500, has garnered both praise and criticism, with some users reporting headaches and motion sickness.
Newly released police bodycam video shows a dramatic gun battle between San Diego officers and a suspect at a Ralphs supermarket, resulting in the suspect's death and a San Diego police sergeant being shot in the head. The incident occurred when officers responded to a stolen car report and attempted to confront the suspect, who was armed. The suspect opened fire, shooting the sergeant, but was ultimately killed by officers returning fire. The injured sergeant remains hospitalized.
A San Diego Police sergeant was shot in the head and a suspect was killed during an investigation at the 4S Commons Town Center. The incident occurred when officers tried to contact the suspected vehicle thief, who then fired at least one round at the officers, striking the sergeant. Multiple officers discharged their firearms, fatally shooting the suspect. Both the sergeant and the suspect were rushed to the hospital, with the sergeant in serious but stable condition. The San Diego County sheriff's department Homicide Unit will lead the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
Rapper Boosie Badazz was charged with violating federal laws barring a previously convicted felon from possessing a firearm after San Diego police tracked his Instagram account and used a helicopter to locate him in an allegedly gang-affiliated neighborhood. The police spotted the rapper in an Instagram video of a "known gang member," sporting a "black handgun tucked into his back waistband of his pants." After a traffic stop, Boosie was found in a black SUV with a matching black pistol in the vehicle. The rapper was arrested on Wednesday at a California courthouse, just minutes after an appearance in which charges from state prosecutors based on the May traffic stop were dismissed.