Detectives on Thursday arrested 27-year-old Joseph Hernandez in connection with a late-May stabbing that left a woman hospitalized in North Long Beach. The assault happened while the victim was walking in the 4500 block of California Avenue, where she was attacked and suffered stab wounds to both her upper and lower body. Police say she was rushed to a local hospital and listed in stable condition.
What Happened
Officers were dispatched at about 10:36 p.m. on May 28 to the 4500 block of California Avenue, where they found an adult woman suffering from multiple stab wounds to her upper and lower body. Long Beach Fire Department paramedics transported her to a local hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition. A preliminary investigation indicates the woman was walking in the area when a male suspect approached, stabbed her and then took off from the scene, according to the Long Beach Police Department blotter.
Arrest and Charges
Detectives later identified the suspect as 27-year-old Joseph Hernandez, a Long Beach resident. According to investigators, Hernandez was already in custody on an unrelated matter when they linked him to the California Avenue stabbing. He was re-booked on an attempted murder hold, with bail set at $1,000,000, and the case was sent to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review, as reported by MyNewsLA.
Tips Sought
“Anyone with information regarding the stabbing was urged to contact LBPD Violent Crimes Detective Derek Bailey at 562-570-7250,” MyNewsLA reported. The department also asked that anyone with video from the area or who may have witnessed the attack come forward to help investigators, per the Long Beach Police Department blotter.
Neighborhood Context
The stabbing was one of several violent incidents reported across North Long Beach over the May 28-29 period, a short but tense stretch that has renewed worries about public safety in the city. Local coverage of those back-to-back incidents has amplified calls from residents for more policing and stronger city action, according to Long Beach Local News.
What’s Next
Hernandez is expected to remain in custody while the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office reviews the investigation and decides whether to file formal charges. If prosecutors move forward, the case will head to arraignment in county court and then proceed through the criminal justice system.
