Kelseyville man arrested for Sunday evening stabbing
- Elizabeth Larson
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Authorities have taken into custody a Kelseyville man who they said was responsible for stabbing another man Sunday evening.
Chris Enrique Jiminez, 38, was arrested Sunday night for felony assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Capt. Chris Chwiałkowski told Lake County News that the stabbing occurred at approximately 7:06 p.m. at Pioneer Park, located at 5250 Third St. in downtown Kelseyville.
When the incident was first dispatched, Kelseyville Fire personnel responded to the Brick Tavern on Main Street, where they found the victim, who told them the stabbing happened at the park, according to reports from the scene.
Chwialkowski said the victim was stabbed in the chest.
Shortly after finding and checking out the victim, firefighters called for an air ambulance. They then transported him to Lampson Field to meet with a REACH helicopter, which transported the victim to an out-of-county trauma center, based on radio reports.
On Monday, Chwialkowski said he did not have an update on the man’s condition.
Jiminez was taken into custody just after 7:30 p.m., according to his booking sheet.
Chwialkowski said the stabbing occurred over something that was said.
“Witnesses verified the assault,” and Jiminez admitted to it, Chwialkowski said.
Chwialkowski also confirmed that sheriff’s deputies have had previous contacts with Jiminez.
Jiminez was booked at the Lake County Jail later on Sunday night, with bail set at $25,000.
He remained in custody on Monday, with arraignment set for Tuesday, according to jail booking records.
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