As a result a stretch of Melrose Drive in San Marcos has been temporarily closed this evening from Diamond Street to San Elijo Road. Detours are in place and motorists are asked to follow signs and/or avoid the area if possible.
Read about reason http://www.10news.com/news/deputies-respond-to-san-marcos-standoff-12102012
http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2012/dec/10/father-holed-up-with-kids-in-san-marcos-stand-off/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitters
Update-@SEH911: Issue on Melrose and SER: Suspect in custody, children are safe to be reunited with mother. Melrose to reopen soon.
Last night there were more cops to arrest this non threatening father in San marcos than there were soldiers to get Ben laden.
The amount of police vehicles was ridiculously insane!