Sexual Battery in Spring Valley 

February 22, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Saturday, February 21, just after 8:00 a.m., Andres Sandoval (47) sexually battered two women near the 3100 block of Bancroft Drive in Spring Valley. A passerby observed Sandoval sexually battering the two women and intervened to stop him.

Shortly after, deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station arrived on scene and arrested Sandoval for multiple criminal violations.

Sandoval's relationship with the two women is unknown at this time. The investigation is still ongoing.

During the assault, one of the victims sustained a minor injury and was evaluated by paramedics on scene. Sandoval was injured during the altercation with the passerby and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station at (619) 660-7090.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Office