Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Santa Paula Police Department
Santa Paula Police Department

On May 19, 2014 at approximately 1136 hours, SPPD officers responded to the area of 7th Street and Main Street for a fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers located Frank Anaya, 39 years, of Santa Paula, with a large laceration to his upper right arm. Anaya was treated at the scene before being transported to VCMC in Ventura due to the severity of his injury. A witness told police that Anaya and another male subject began challenging a third male subject to a fight. Anaya and the unidentified suspect engaged in a physical fight at which time the suspect produced an unknown type object and stabbed Anaya in the upper arm. The suspect fled east on Main Street on foot. The suspect was not located. He was described as a Hispanic male adult wearing a dark colored shirt and blue jeans. Anaya was uncooperative with police at the scene and would not provide any further information. Anyone in the area that may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact the SPPD @ 525-4474.

Nature of Incident: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Report Number(s): SG1400846
Location(s): 700 blk. E. Main Street
Dates & Times: May 19, 2014 @ 1136 am
Unit Responsible: Patrol
(S)uspects, (V)ictims City of Residence Age
(V) Frank Anaya, Santa Paula, 39
Officer Preparing Press Release: Sgt. Jeremy Watson #1025
Press Release Date: May 19, 2014
Follow-Up Contact:
Approved by: Commander Ismael Cordero #1038