Stabbing reported in Loleta

Unknown man sought in attack at Fireman’s Pavillion

Humboldt Sentinel staff
8/24/09

Loleta

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for an unidentified man accused of a stabbing late last night in Loleta.

At about 1:15 a.m. deputies arrived at the scene of a dance at the Loleta Fireman’s Pavillion and found a 28-year-old Eureka man lying on the steps and covered in blood. Deputies ascertained during first aid treatment that the man, who authorities declined to identify, had been stabbed several times.

While none of the bystanders provided any information about his injuries, the victim described his attacker as an adult Hispanic male, about 5 foot 4 inches tall and weighing between 160 and 180 pounds. The suspect was also described as having a shaved head and moustache and wearing earrings, along with a gray or dark blue “Ben Davis” work-shirt and black and white Nike Cortez shoes.

The victim was transported to a local hospital which authorities also declined to identify, where his injuries were treated.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the HCSO at (707) 445-7251.