The Vacaville community experienced a surge of police activity last Friday when a man, now identified as Steven Daniel Case, assaulted a local business employee at Shop Heroic Wholesale Outlet and was later detained by police. According to the Vacaville Police Department's social media update, the incident occurred just before 1 p.m. when the store manager called dispatch to report the attempted stabbing.
Authorities were informed that the suspect was shirtless, armed with a knife, and last seen near the intersection of Nut Tree and Elmira Rd. Vacaville Traffic Officers, already in the vicinity, responded promptly to the scene. They first confronted Case, who obeyed their orders but then suddenly moved his hands toward his waistband and advanced toward the officers. One officer, preempting a possible escalation, switched to his Taser and managed to subdue Case before he could cause further harm. During his detention, Case resisted and headbutted an officer, though fortunately, the officer was protected by a motorcycle helmet.
In a further development, the police revealed that earlier the same day, Case had also committed a robbery at a local Walmart and vandalized property by slashing tires. With a record of multiple arrests in recent months, officers have secured a bail enhancement against Case, ensuring he was not eligible for bail following this latest arrest.
The Vacaville Police Department expressed gratitude for the community's involvement, stating, "We are very thankful for all the different people who approached us to share what they’d witnessed today." Anyone with additional information about this case is encouraged to contact Officer Jeppson at 707.449.5208, while media inquiries can be directed to Lieutenant Lechuga at 707.449.5269.
