A fourth suspect was arrested in connection with a stabbing attack in a Fillmore neighborhood.
Nathan Alverdi, 22, of Fillmore, was taken into custody on June 18 for his alleged involvement in the crime, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office announced.
The other three suspects, all Fillmore residents, were identified as:
- Brayan Alvarez, 18,
- Julio Hernandez, 18,
- Manuel Rodriguez, 44
On April 15, deputies from the Fillmore station responded to reports of several people fighting on the 400 block of Mountain View Street at 2:22 p.m.
Deputies arriving at the scene found a man suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital for medical care.
Shortly after, a second stabbing victim arrived at the Fillmore station seeking emergency medical help. He was taken to the hospital. The attackers had fled the scene.
Detectives continued investigating the case, seeking information and tips from the public along with help from other units within the sheriff’s office.
The suspects were identified and on May 29, authorities located Alvarez. He was arrested for attempted murder and allegations that the crime was committed for the benefit of the gang. He was later charged by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office with assault with a deadly weapon. Alvarez remains in custody.
On June 5, detectives located Hernandez in the 500 block of Mountain View Street in Fillmore and arrested him for attempted murder.
Shortly after his arrest, detectives located Rodriguez nearby and arrested him for accessory after the fact in connection with his involvement in the stabbing.
On June 18, Alverdi was arrested during a search warrant in the 200 block of Mutau Circle. Additional evidence linking him to a criminal street gang and the stabbing attack was also found, deputies said.
Alverdi was arrested for dissuading a witness by force or threat, participation in a criminal street gang, battery, and more.
No further details, including the motive behind the stabbing or how the victims were known to the suspects, were released.
Anyone with information on the stabbing is encouraged to call the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Fillmore station at 805-524-2233.
