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Today at approximately 2:15 p.m., a dn Orange County deputy was on foot patrol doing routine homeless outreach near the 1700 block of Avenida Estacion in San Clemente, according to San Clemente Police Services.
After about 30 minutes, the deputy notified dispatch that she had been stabbed by a known transient.
The suspect is a white man in his mid-30s with brown hair, blue eyes and a beard, approximately 5’10” and 160lbs. wearing a black jacket and dark pants.
He was last seen running toward the storm drain near Avenida Pico and El Camino Real.
Additional Orange County deputies responded and provided aid to the injured deputy. She was transported to the hospital and sustained a non-life threatening laceration to her neck.
Deputies continue to actively search the area for the known suspect and have not located him yet.
If you see the suspect, do not approach him and call 9-1-1. Updates will be provided. Thank you to the community for your assistance and patience during this incident.
In California, the penalty for stabbing a deputy sheriff can be quite severe, especially if the attack results in serious injury. The specific charges and penalties can vary based on the circumstances, but generally, such an act could lead to charges of attempted murder or assault with a deadly weapon.
For instance, if convicted of attempted murder, the individual could face a life sentence with the possibility of parole. If charged with assault with a deadly weapon, the penalty could range from 2 to 4 years in state prison, or more if there are aggravating factors.
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