January 12, 2023 - The San Diego County Sheriff's Department reports an 18-year-old has been arrested on numerous charges, including bringing a ghost gun to a high school in Vista. 

On Wednesday, January 11 just before 1:00 p.m., Alta Vista High School student Eduardo Soto was contacted by school staff because he appeared intoxicated.

During the contact, Soto became aggressive and pushed a school staff member. Security intervened and while walking with Soto, a blue and silver handgun fell out of his jacket pocket. Soto was detained by school staff until deputies from the Vista Sheriff's Station arrived on campus. 

Deputies determined the handgun was a ghost gun with no serial markings. Soto also had liquor, a handgun magazine and ammunition in his possession.

Soto was arrested for possession of a weapon on school grounds, carrying a handgun while not the registered owner, possession of a ghost gun, carrying a handgun, possession of liquor on school property and battery on a school official. 

Soto did not make any statements threatening school staff or students. He was transported to Vista Detention Facility where he is being held on $25,000 bail.

Sheriff's School Resource Deputies are handling the investigation.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department