An Orange County Sheriff's Department deputy was reportedly stabbed in the neck during a routine homeless outreach patrol in San Clemente; the suspect has been arrested, officials confirmed. The male deputy was conducting foot patrol in the 1700 block of Avenida Estacion around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday when the incident occurred, resulting in a non-life-threatening injury to the officer.
As CBS Los Angeles reports, the alleged assailant, identified as Moses Paulisin, 35, was arrested by state park rangers at San Onofre State Beach in San Diego County. Following the attack, the sheriff's department announced the deputy's stable condition, stating, "She was treated at a hospital and is expected to fully recover from her wounds."
According to NBC Los Angeles, Paulisin, who is known in the area as a transient, was subsequently booked on suspicion of attempted murder, resisting arrest, and assault with a deadly weapon. Described as 5-foot-10, weighing around 160 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes, and a beard; Paulisin was located after authorities released a photo and description of him shortly after the attack.
The deputy had called for help after being stabbed, and was able to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries before being released from the hospital, KTLA mentions. "He will be booked for attempted murder, resisting arrest, and assault w/ deadly weapon," the department added.
