Authorities stated that they had captured a 39-year-old convicted felon in an unincorporated area surrounding Vista. The man was wanted for various offenses, including possession of more than 35 rifles and handguns.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Sugarbush Terrace about a violation of a temporary restraining order, according to Lt. George Crysler.
While doing their investigation, deputies found out that the home was inhabited by Sean Christiansen, a felon. According to Crysler, the sheriff’s detectives also found ammunition and multiple firearms in Christiansen’s possession. With this information, they were able to secure a search warrant for Christiansen’s residence.
Authorities reported finding more than 35 firearms, including rifles and handguns, during the search. The vast majority of these firearms are considered illegal to possess.
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On top of that, the deputies uncovered protective gear, multiple gun components, illicit high-capacity magazines, thousands of rounds of ammunition, tools for making firearms, and about five ounces of psilocybin mushrooms.
The following charges led to Christiansen’s arrest and booking into the Vista Detention Facility:
- Carrying a weapon, ammo, or stun gun while a felon
- Having a firearm that is not authorized
- Having an unauthorized weapon (expandable baton) in one’s possession
- Selling or possessing a controlled substance
The probe has not ended yet. Call the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department at 858-565-5200 if you have any information on this case.
