CRIME/PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS RIVERSIDE

Arrest Made in Riverside Deadly Stabbing

Riverside police arrested in deadly stabbing investigation. Police were called to the 1400 block of University Avenue on Monday night just before midnight. They found a male in the street suffering from a stab wound. Paramedics performed life saving measures, but he succumbed to his injuries. The victim was identified as 25-year old Dominic Santos.

According to police, a preliminary investigation shows Santos had been involved in an altercation with the suspect. The suspect stabbed Santos in the chest.

Police followed up on leads and arrested 24-year old Juan Manuel Perez. Perez has been booked at Robert Presley Detention Center and is facing murder and weapons violations charges.