On July 29, 2021, at around 10:54 A.M., deputies from the Valley Center Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at 16975 Guejito Road in Valley Center.
The victim reported he and his neighbor have been in an ongoing argument regarding parking issues. Today, the victim parked his vehicle near the suspect’s residence and another argument ensued. As the victim was moving his vehicle the suspect walked up to the victim’s vehicle and fired a round, shattering the rear passenger side window. The victim was able to drive away from the suspect and call 9-1-1.
The suspect, 57 year old Vincent Meraz was immediately detained after surrendering to deputies outside his residence. A pellet gun matching the description of the weapon used was located inside the residence. Meraz was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle.
No one was injured during this incident.
