TWO FELONY SUSPECTS APPREHENDED IN SPRING VALLEY WITH WEAPONS

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May 21, 2011 (Spring Valley) – Two felony warrant suspects were taken into  custody Thursday afternoon by deputies and investigators from the San Diego Sheriff’s Lemon Grove station. Josue Rodriguez, 32, was a documented gang member on state parole and was reportedly armed. Michele Salas, 33, who has been wanted since 2009, was also arrested.

 

After receiving information from California Department of Corrections parole agents about the suspects’ location at 829 Felicita Ave. in Spring Valley, a team of deputies, a Sheriff’s K-9 unit, and parole agents contained the area. The Sheriff’s Astera 1 helicopter assisted in aerial surveillance and announced that the suspects should surrender.

 

Both suspects exited the residence peacefully and were taken into custody. A search of the residence revealed several illegal weapons including two billy clubs, along with possible stolen property.

 

Rodriguez was booked into Central Jail for a state parole violation, no bail warrant and possession of an illegal weapon. Salas was booked into Las Colinas Jail for a felony no bail warrant, narcotic trafficking and possession of an illegal weapon. According to Sgt. Chris Davis, both suspects were under the influence of a controlled substances.

 

 

“This incident displayed excellent law enforcement coordination, teamwork, and cooperation in safely removing two suspects who were clearly a threat to the public,” Sgt. Davis said.
 


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