SWAT Standoff - Spring Valley
December 18, 2022 - On Saturday, December 17 just before 4:00 p.m., deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station received a radio call of a domestic violence incident occurring in the 8900 block of 
Spring Place in Spring Valley.
Mario Sandoval (DOB 05/29/1990) was in an argument with his wife and was not allowing her to leave. During the argument, Sandoval pointed a handgun at the victim and threatened to kill her. The victim was able to escape the home and made contact with deputies.
Deputies surrounded the home and made sure all involved parties inside Sandoval's home and the surrounding homes were evacuated. Evacuees were provided resources from the Red Cross.
After several unsuccessful attempts to contact Sandoval inside the home, the Sheriff's Special Enforcement Detail (SED/SWAT) was utilized to search the home, but Sandoval was not located. The investigation is currently active and ongoing.
Take a good look at this photo. Sandoval is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached by members of the public. If anyone has information on Sandoval's location, they are urged to call 9-1-1 or the Sheriff's non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.
