Escondido Police Department

Today several members of the Escondido police department, along with numerous other county law enforcement agencies, proudly participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

The law Enforcement Torch Run raises awareness and funds for special Olympics movement. Each year, hundreds of law enforcement personnel gather to es**rt the Special Olympics torch through their community and show support for the Special Olympics and their athletes.

Now Hiring Lateral Officers!
Join our team and enjoy a take-home car, lateral hiring incentives, top-step pay up to $136,000, and a relaxed beard and tattoo policy. Take the next step in your career with a department that values and supports its officers.

***UPDATE***
7:08 PM - The Mountain lion was sedated and secured by Fish and Wildlife and is in custody.

EPD is managing crowd control.
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🚨 Community Safety Alert – Wildlife Sighting

A mountain lion has been spotted in the area of the 700 block of N. Grape Street.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife is actively responding. The animal is currently loose but stationary and has not moved from its current location at this time.

Escondido Police Department (EPD) is on scene and actively monitoring the mountain lion using ground observation and drone flight operations.
⚠️ Please stay clear of the area until further notice.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation as responders work to safely resolve the situation. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.

***Located*** ***Located***

Update:
The missing person, Doug, has been located and reunited with his family.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the community for your concern and support during this matter. Your vigilance and cooperation are greatly valued.
Thank you.
EPD

🚨 MISSING PERSON – AT RISK 🚨

Doug Govan, a 76‑year‑old male, is missing and considered AT RISK due to dementia and the need for medication following a recent stroke.

Mr. Govan is partially non‑communicative and generally responds only with “yes” or “no.”
Description:
• White Male Adult
• Height: 5’9”
• Weight: 165 lbs
• Hair: Gray, short
• Eyes: Blue
Last Seen:
• Last seen in the vicinity of intersection W. Mission Ave & Centre City Pkwy
• Time: Approximately 1:50 AM
• Clothing: Light green long‑sleeve quarter‑zip sweatshirt and blue jeans

If you see Mr. Govan or have any information regarding his whereabouts please call 911 or Escondido Police at 760-839-4722.

This week is National Telecommunications week, a week to recognize the very first line of response in any emergency.

In 2025, our EPD Dispatchers answered over 200,000 phone calls for service touching countless lives and providing critical support when it matters most, doing far more than the title suggests. Often times they’re known as the calm in the chaos, the steady voice on the other end of the line, the unseen link between crisis and response all while gathering critical information.

They answer every call, handle the wildest situations, and somehow keep everything - and everyone - in line… including us. 👮🏻‍♂️👮🏻‍♀️

Thank you for everything that you do - not just today but always. 📞💛

We are hiring! Entry Level Police Officers, Lateral Police Officers and Dispatchers.

It is time again for our very popular police recruitment workshop. This course is perfect for the person who desires a career in law enforcement and does not know where to start. You will receive information in how to navigate the application process. Set yourself up for success and get a head start on the competition! Also, the workshop is FREE of charge.

Come talk to our retired LT. Al Owens and get a head start from other applicants in the competitive hiring process.

Sign up today!

For reservations contact EPD Training
Phone: 760-839-4769
Email: [email protected]

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The Escondido Police Department is seeking assistance with suspect identification.

On 1/13/2026, around 0610 hours, an unknown male suspect arrived in the area of 3600 Sunset Dr in a Toyota Corolla with the license plates covered. The suspect used a large rock to break the windows of two parked vehicles. The suspect gained entry into one vehicle and took a cell phone, sunglasses and wallet. The same suspect is also believed to be responsible for another similar case in the same area on a different day.

If you have information regarding the identity of the suspect, please contact Detective Shauna Grisler at 760-839-4774 or the EPD Tip Line, 24/7, at 760-843-8477. You can remain anonymous.

The Escondido Police Department is seeking assistance with suspect identification.

On 12/1/25, the victim was sitting in her vehicle at 860 W Valley Pkwy when she observed the male and female pictures illegally dumping furniture. The victim began recording and when the male subject noticed, he ran over to her and he began pulling her hair and punched her multiple times in the face. The male also lifted his shirt to reveal a large fixed blade knife. The female suspect was driving a U-haul box truck and the male was driving what is believed to be a red GMC pickup truck.

If you have information regarding the identity of either suspect, please contact the EPD Tip Line, 24/7, at 760-843-8477. You can remain anonymous.

Proactive traffic enforcement continues to play a role in criminal interdiction.

A traffic stop conducted by Escondido PD Crime Suppresion Team (CST) officers resulted in the seizure of over 600 various pills including Xanax, ecstasy, oxycodone, Percocet, 6 1 liter bottles of Codeine, a ghost gun, and other items indicating drug sales.

The person arrested was booked into jail on a variety of felony offenses. Well done team.