San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, Valley Center Station are asking for the public’s help in identifying and  locating the suspect responsible for two counts of assault with a deadly weapon,  vandalism and child abuse.  

On November 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect confronted two juveniles at a  pond near the intersection of Valley Center Road and Irish Oaks Road, in Valley Center.  The suspect brandished a knife and chased the juveniles. Additionally, the suspect  destroyed a fishing pole and slashed four tires on a vehicle belonging to the victims.  The total property damage is valued at approximately $1,300. 

During the incident the suspect provided a fictitious name of “Hector Zeroni.”

Suspect Description

The suspect is described as a White male, approximately 25 to 35-years-old wearing a  black shirt, tan pants and brown work boots.  

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the  Valley Center Sheriff’s Station at (760) 751-4400 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone  with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit our website at  sdcrimestoppers.org to learn how to submit an anonymous web or mobile app tip. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Detective Billy Tennison at (760) 751-4400 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.