Escondido Police Department
Coverage of Escondido Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- San Diego ‘Trump House’ attacker accused of trying to kill owner as cops name 32-year-old suspect
Escondido police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect accused of attempting to murder the owner of a property known as the 'Trump House' in San Diego. The arrest follows an investigation into the alleged attack on the homeowner.
- California man charged with attempted murder after bloody attack outside San Diego 'Trump House'
A 32-year-old California man, Thomas Caleb Butler, has been charged with attempted murder after critically injuring an elderly man outside a home in Escondido known for displaying pro-Trump messages and American flags. The attack occurred on Wednesday afternoon, and a good Samaritan who intervened was also injured. Butler was apprehended about half a mile from the scene and is being held in the Vista Detention Facility.
- FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division Presents Biometric Identification Award to Escondido Police Department
The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division awarded the Escondido Police Department the 2025 Biometric Identification Award on December 11, 2025. This recognition highlights the department's excellence in biometric identification practices and law enforcement capabilities.