News - Suspect Apprehended After Dramatic Pescadero Stabbing and Carjacking

In a dramatic turn of events on Saturday morning, authorities arrested a 24-year-old man from Redwood City in connection with a violent incident in Pescadero, as reported by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The sequence of events began at approximately 10:15 a.m. when deputies charged the suspect with attempted homicide, carjacking, resisting arrest, and possession of drug paraphernalia. This follows a disturbing attack at around 1 a.m. near Bean Hollow Road and Pescadero Creek Road, where officers discovered a man suffering from serious injuries. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital where he is now reported to be in stable condition. As investigators delved into the incident, it emerged that tensions arose within a group traveling towards the coast, culminating in a violent outburst inside the vehicle. According to a witness, the altercation escalated when the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene on foot. In the ensuing search, deputies faced challenges in tracking the suspect despite deploying a full array of resources including air support, drones, and K-9 units. The complexity of the situation grew when a nearby carjacking incident was reported, suggesting the suspect had seized another opportunity to escape. Despite initial evasions, the suspect was eventually cornered after retreating into a dense wooded area. The Sheriff’s Office noted that during the carjacking no weapon was wielded and fortunately, no additional injuries occurred. Authorities quickly secured the stolen vehicle, which led to a critical breakthrough in their manhunt. Following a shelter-in-place advisory in the surrounding community, law enforcement successfully apprehended the suspect. The capture brought an end to the tension, with the suspect now under booking at the Maguire Correctional Facility. The investigation continues as law enforcement seeks to piece together the full narrative of the night's events.