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Thugs visiting Huntington Beach arrested after attack
Written by Sean Mahoneyon Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 1:59 am
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – An exchange of words between one man and a gang of four that included a woman, resulted in a St. Patrick’s night assault, a police pursuit and ultimately four arrests.
Brandon Espinoza, 19, of Montebello, Aaron Salinas, 19, of Whittier, Viana Arevalo, 20, of Whittier and a juvenile male whose name was not released, were all taken into custody following the incident which began to unfold about 6:45 pm on Pacific Coast Highway at 7th Street.
According to a police report, the 25-year old victim was crossing Pacific Coast Highway and as he reached the north side of the street the four subjects confronted him as they drove by in a silver Infinity. A verbal clash ensued, the Infinity coming to a stop and the four occupants emerging to attack the lone pedestrian.
During the physical altercation that followed, the victim was stabbed several times and some of his possessions were stolen. The four suspects then got back into the Infinity and took off west-bound.
Huntington Beach police were able to identify and locate the vehicle a few miles north as it continued down Pacific Coast Highway past Bolsa Chica State Beach. Attempts by officers to pull the car over initially failed as the suspects made an effort to escape, turning northbound up Warner Ave.
The pursuit was short-lived, however, as the driver soon pulled over and the four suspects were taken into custody.
Brandon Espinoza faces charges of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon, Aaron Salinas suspicion of robbery and evading, and Viana Arelalo, suspicion of robbery. Any charges against the male juvenile were unavailable and the investigation is ongoing.
Despite reports that he had been stabbed and suffered other lacerations, the victim declined any medical treatment at the scene.
Tags: arevalo, arrest, attack, espinoza, Huntington Beach, salinas, stabbing
