Guns, AR-15 Parts Found In Room Of Stabbing Suspect After Standoff

SPRING VALLEY, CA — A man suspected in a stabbing at a motel in San Diego's East County remained behind bars Tuesday after a five-hour SWAT standoff that ended in his arrest.

The stabbing was reported around 11 a.m. Monday at the Crown Inn and Suites at 9603 Campo Road in Spring Valley, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station spoke with the victim who was stabbed in the hand with a 10-inch knife by his roommate.

"The victim and a friend were reportedly threatened with a gun and held against their will by the suspect for two hours," sheriff's Det. Guadalupe Catano said. "Eventually, the men were able to escape the motel room and call 911."

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital.

The suspect, identified as Roger Bell, 38, locked himself inside his room at the motel.

Personnel from Chula Vista Police Department's SWAT team, as well as the sheriff's Crisis Negotiations Team assisted deputies at the scene.

"Out of an abundance of caution, deputies had other guests at the motel stay in their rooms during the incident," Catano said.

Authorities shut down Campo Road at Hollyhock Lane, Rogers Road and Kenwood Drive, as was the state Route 94 on-ramp from Kenwood Drive.

Shortly after 4 p.m., Bell came out of his room and peacefully surrendered to deputies and police officers, Catano said. Road closures were lifted a short time later.

Investigators obtained a search warrant and found three handguns and parts and tools to build AR-15 rifles, Catano said.

Bell was arrested and booked on suspicion of several charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and false imprisonment. He was being held in San Diego Central Jail without bail.