By Gina Yarbrough
El Cajon, CA–A man currently on probation for assault with a deadly weapon was arrested Wednesday morning for an alleged assault on an El Cajon police officer, authorities said.
In response to recent narcotic activity, El Cajon Police officers were conducting enforcement at around 10:20 a.m. near the Travelodge motel at 425 West Main Street.
Officers recognized 33-year-old Ruben Quintana coming out of a room at the motel. Quintana left in a vehicle and officers observed him commit a California Vehicle Code violation. They attempted to make a traffic stop, and Quintana pulled into a gas station parking lot. As the officers pulled in behind him, Quintana put his vehicle in reverse and hit the patrol car as they were attempting to get out of it.
Quintana was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and was later booked into jail.
Officers conducted an investigation at the motel room where Quintana was visiting, and it was discovered that the occupant of the room was also on probation and currently using a San Diego County homeless voucher to stay at the motel.
The incident is under investigation.
