Man Arrested for Weapons, Explosives, and Booby Traps in Jacumba
JACUMBA, CA — “A man is facing assault with a deadly weapon and other serious charges after a search of his property in Jacumba uncovered firearms, explosives and booby traps.
On Monday, March 3, just before 6:00 a.m., the Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Detail (SED/SWAT) and deputies assigned to Sheriff’s Rural Enforcement served a search warrant in the 42000 block of Old Highway 80. The search warrant was related to an investigation of an assault with a deadly weapon incident that happened on February 22.
During the service of the warrant, 40-year-old Ross Warren (DOB 08/29/1984) was found concealed inside a wall as he attempted to hide from deputies. A firearm, pellet gun and imitation firearm were located inside the wall with Warren.
The Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit responded to the scene for further investigation. A firearm, pellet guns, imitation firearms, ammunition, explosive devices, manufactured booby traps and other evidence related to the originating investigation were also found inside the home.
Warren was placed under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon, child endangerment, possessing/deploying booby traps and multiple counts of possessing/manufacturing destructive devices. He was transported and booked into the San Diego Central Jail.
Warren’s live-in girlfriend, Brenda Beltran (DOB 11/16/1986) was also arrested for obstructing/delaying a peace officer. She was cited and released.
Media Contact: Lieutenant Jeff Ford
Jeff.Ford@sdsheriff.org
Sheriff’s Rural Command (619) 938-8400″
