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A 24-year-old Phelan man is home safe after walking away from a church ranch and traveling to Mexico, sheriff's officials say.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
John Solis was reported missing at 7:45 p.m. Nov. 11 by his mother.googleoff: all
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"She reported that her son was in a six-month program at Set Free in Phelan," sheriff's officials said in a written statement. "However, he walked away after only four months, and his mother had not heard from him."googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Deputy Jonathan Bramer checked local hospitals and jails but couldn't find him.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Then, Solis contacted law enforcement officials on Nov.12 and was taken to a homeless shelter, according to the statement. But when investigators checked at that facility, he was gone.googleoff: all
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On Sunday, Solis' mother reported that her son had returned home. He'd been in Tijuana for several days, sheriff's officials say.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
According to the Set Free website, "The ranch program is designed to assist individuals struggling with substances abuse, physical and mental abuse, those who are directionless and homeless.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
"It also serves to allow individuals an opportunity to separate themselves from their old lives and begin to learn a new life in Jesus Christ through the study of God's Word."