Crime

Transient Assaulted at Encampment

Local resident accused of assaulting another man

By PARIMAL M. ROHIT
Published: Sunday, July 5, 2009 | 9:22 AM

A 31-year-old Pasadena resident was arrested for allegedly striking another man with a large stick shortly after 5 a.m. this morning, it was reported.

The suspect was identified as Gabriel Arroyo.

According to Lt. Chris Russ of the Pasadena Police Department, Arroyo was engaged in an argument with a 50-year-old black transient male at a homeless encampment located near West Drive and Salvia Canyon Road.

As the argument escalated, Arroyo allegedly picked up a large stick and struck the victim before fleeing the scene.

Officers later arrested Arroyo without incident. The suspect was armed with a knife, according to Russ, and will be facing assault with a deadly weapon charges.

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