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Son of Former San Diego GOP Chairman Charged with Assault Weapon Possession

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Published on September 21, 2024
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The arrest of Victor Krvaric, the son of the former San Diego County Republican Party chairman, has sent ripples through the local community. Krvaric, 24, now faces charges related to the possession of an assault weapon after law enforcement executed a search warrant at a Scripps Ranch home on Thursday, as reported by ABC 10News. The address of the search, the 11000 block of Ann Arbor Lane, is tied to property documents listing Tony Krvaric, Victor's father and the GOP above figurehead, as the owner since 1999.

In an earlier brush with notoriety, Victor Krvaric made headlines in 2022 when his application to join a group known for its hate-fueled ideologies was uncovered by activists and plastered across the internet. At that juncture, when Marine officials delved into Krvaric's extremist affiliations, they unearthed a trail of misconduct that led to his administrative separation from the Marine Corps, KPBS details. Victor Krvaric, who was booked with a bail set at $25,000, finds himself once more in the throes of legal scrutiny.

In response to the recent development, Tony Krvaric issued a brief statement emphasizing the strain on his family and a desire for privacy. "Our family is going through a difficult time and ask that our privacy be respected," Tony Krvaric told ABC 10News. "As a father, I wish that the children of former public figures could experience life privately, like everyone else." The elder Krvaric led the local Republican Party for over a decade before retiring in 2020.