Highway altercation involving federal vehicles near La Costa, San Diego County CA

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency communications described a possible highway altercation involving Department of Homeland Security personnel in unmarked vehicles and another car along northbound Interstate 5 near La Costa, California. Officers were tracking the vehicles as they traveled from San Diego toward La Costa. Details suggest a potential confrontation occurred when one driver reportedly exited their vehicle, after which both cars left the area. The situation may have involved federal officers in undercover vehicles but remains unconfirmed.

Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Border Division

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05:15

Transcript:

00:00

At seven, start to intervene on a highway incident that occurred or started in San Diego.

00:06

It's Department of Homeland Security personnel in an unmarked vehicle.

00:12

They're having an issue with a second vehicle.

00:14

They're still rolling.

00:15

They're northbound on I-5 from Via de la Valle right now.

00:19

If you can get positioned to intervene.

00:25

Lomas Santa Fe.

00:31

17th story, you're from Lomas Santa Fe.

00:32

I'll provide you with updates.

00:34

We're getting the information secondhand from DHS dispatch, I believe, or a counterpart.

00:46

Shabby.

00:48

Jeff, the update's a little delayed.

00:50

It looks like they're currently rolling northbound on I-5,

00:54

approaching Manchester now, number three lane.

00:57

I'll try to get speed.

00:59

60 to 65.

01:06

Right now.

01:10

Seven two four, your party is in an unmarked dark gray Dodge Challenger or Charger.

01:17

The other vehicle is a black Mercedes with plate (number withheld).

01:39

Have the party turn their four-way flashers on.

01:43

I'm approaching Manchester now.

01:46

Seven, inquire into the lane and have the party put their hazard lights on.

01:58

2011-25.

02:06

1520 southbound 215, lower 74.

02:09

It's a silver Chevrolet Traverse in the center divider with AAA en route.

02:18

1520 copy.

02:26

Be advised that the counterpart traveling with the DHS agent is in a black Tahoe.

02:33

He's calling on behalf of the other party.

02:34

Unknown why we can't have contact with the main agent, but there are two DHS officers in two separate vehicles.

02:47

I believe DHS vehicle, the SUV.

02:51

The SUV.

02:56

How about the Mercedes?

03:05

Seven, Mercedes is plate (number withheld).

03:11

Twenty-nine is clear.

03:19

That was not the vehicle.

03:22

Tim, where are you? Found the Tahoe and you're looking for the other vehicle.

03:33

For clarification, both agents are on duty in undercover vehicles and armed.

03:45

Copy that. Do you have a current location?

03:49

Seven, I'm inquiring now.

03:55

Down I-5 south at Lutedia, number three lane.

04:02

I'm at Route Three West.

04:05

Either they're delayed or I just passed them but they don't see him.

04:08

Advise to pull up further at La Costa.

04:15

Jefferson, we don't have contact with the direct agent.

04:18

We only have the secondary agent, so I don't know if we can get direction on that.

04:28

He's calling on behalf of his partner that's up ahead.

04:32

I got the vehicle; what's the reason for the stop?

04:42

Unknown reason, then San Diego.

04:44

At some point they stopped, and the other driver exited the vehicle and approached the agent, then both vehicles left the area.

04:51

The Mercedes is making a stop.

04:53

I'm going to try to take it off at La Costa.

04:55

Thank you, sir.

04:56

Behind the Mercedes, trying to take off at La Costa?

05:05

Two agents to double back and meet at La Costa, please.

05:12

The agent doubled back and is heading to La Costa.

Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.

Location mentioned:

La Costa Ave, California

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