SD Sheriffs Search For Domestic Violence Suspect

SAN DIEGO, CA — Authorities in San Diego were searching for a man suspected to be "armed and dangerous" on Monday in connection with a domestic violence incident reported last week.

Sheriff's deputies were searching for Mario Sandoval on suspicion of the violent incident, which led to a SWAT standoff in Spring Valley on Dec. 17, the San Diego Sheriff's Department wrote in a statement.

Around 4 p.m. that day, Sandoval was in an argument with his wife and was not allowing her to leave the house in the 8900 block of Spring Place, officials said. During the argument, Sandoval reportedly pointed a handgun at his wife and threatened to kill her. His wife was able to escape the house and make contact with deputies.

Deputies then surrounded the home and nearby homes and evacuated everyone inside each. Evacuees were provided resources from the Red Cross, officials said.

After several attempts to contact Sandoval inside, sheriff's deputies discovered that he had escaped.

"Sandoval is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached by members of the public," deputies wrote.

Anyone with information on Sandoval's location was urged to call 9-1-1 or the Sheriff's non-emergency line at 858-565-5200.