A chaotic scene unfolded at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Marcos on Monday when a woman reportedly attempted to use her car as a weapon against hospital security guards. According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, calls came in around 11:00 a.m. reporting that a woman was driving erratically, hitting parked cars, and then aiming her vehicle at two security guards who intervened. The guards managed to escape harm as the suspect fled the scene.
The incident prompted an intense response from local law enforcement. Nearly two hours later, the suspect was spotted on State Route 78 in Vista, where deputies attempted a traffic stop. The suspect, in a flagrant disregard for safety, accelerated away, leading to a pursuit. The chase traversed North County, concluding with an arrest near the intersection of Jefferson Street and Carlsbad Village Drive in Carlsbad.
Apprehended by the authorities was Stephanie Gomez, born July 23, 1991, who was taken into custody with support from a Sheriff’s K-9 Unit. Once in custody, Gomez faced multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, felony resisting law enforcement, and felony evading. After the arrest, she was booked into the Vista Detention Facility. Details surrounding her motive or mental state at the time of the incident remain undisclosed at this point.
