Man arrested after reportedly breaking into home, punching, cutting victim
Suspect identified as the victim’s girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend
– On Tuesday at approximately 7:30 p.m., Morro Bay Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 1000 Block of Quintana Road in Morro Bay. It was reported an ex-boyfriend of the victim’s girlfriend had broken into her residence, punched the victim in the face, and demanded money. An altercation between the victim and the suspect, identified as a 41-year-old Morro Bay resident.
During the altercation, the suspect grabbed a large kitchen knife and held it to the victim’s throat threatening to kill him. The victim was able to slip out of his hold, but during his escape, the suspect cut him with the knife causing a nine-inch laceration on his face which required medical attention. The suspect then reportedly fled the residence leaving in his vehicle.
MBPD detectives were contacted, and a warrant for the suspect’s arrest was issued. On Thursday, Sept. 15, members of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department Gang Task Force assisted Morro Bay Detectives in apprehending him. He was contacted while driving his vehicle in Templeton, and was arrested without incident and booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail for assault causing great bodily injury, criminal threats, robbery, and burglary.
