In a series of incidents, three minors were arrested in San Marcos as deputies continued their crackdown on untraceable firearms. Each juvenile was caught with a loaded, un-serialized ghost gun in separate instances over the past two weeks, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
The first bust happened on December 13 when a 16-year-old suspect tried to split and ditch his illegal armament in the shrubs. The chase spanned the 1600 block of Grandon Avenue, ending with the young man in handcuffs—and eventually, Juvenile Hall—after trying to shake the deputies on his trail. Just a day later, another 16-year-old followed suit, casting away his ghost gun amongst the foliage of Autumn Drive as he tried to flee a group roundup. He, too, was captured and confined on similar charges.
The trifecta was completed when, on December 21, by the Civic Center, a 17-year-old opted to lob his ghost gun onto the nearby train tracks in a futile attempt to avoid arrest. His response to the deputies’ advance was swift and unsuccessful, and as with his predecessors, he found himself booked into Juvenile Hall, facing multiple firearm charges.
Details on these suspects are spared as the law protects their youthful identities. The Sheriff's Department remains vigilant and seeks continued public support. If you catch wind of any criminal doings, they urge you to call (858) 565-5200. In a statement obtained on the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department website, Sergeant Alex Brust reminds the public, "The public's assistance is one of the most valuable tools we have to combat crime and protect the communities we serve."
