February 19, 2011 (Spring Valley) –Lemon Grove Detectives and U.S. Marine Corps Criminal Investigators searched a home at 2851 Highlands Blvd. in Spring Valley Thursday morning that is also used as a licensed child day care center. Authorities had previously arrested Michael Manglicmot, 23, for desertion from the Marine Corps.
Sheriff’s detective Joel Stranger, working with USMC-CID investigators, learned that Manglicmot was the primary suspect in several recent burglaries at Camp Pendleton and Spring Valley. During the search, stolen property items including USMC body armor and night vision equipment were found. Detectives arrested Manglicmot’s brother, Mario Solis, 27, on charges of drug possession and sale, as well as possessing a loaded firearm.
Manglicmot lived at the residence, where his mother runs the day care center. Solis was found to be in possession of a sizable amount of marijuana, along with items indicating he was selling the drug. Solis also had in his possession a loaded firearm. He was arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail.
Social service agencies were also contacted regarding the findings at the daycare center/residence, said Sgt. Jeff Maxin at the Lemon Grove Sheriff’s substation. The investigation is continuing.
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