A man was fatally stabbed in Encinitas, and a suspect was arrested nearby.

A man was fatally stabbed in Encinitas and a suspect was arrested in connection with the crime. Deputies were called to a home on Spurcewood Drive, where they found the victim with a stab wound. The suspect was detained about half a mile from the scene. Homicide detectives are gathering more evidence and investigating the case, with authorities urging anyone with information to call the sheriff's Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.