Man Stabbed in Attempted Robbery

by April Charlton , February 1, 2013

SANTA MARIA – A man taking out his trash Thursday afternoon was attacked and stabbed at least one time in what police are investigating as an attempted robbery.

Joseph Moreno

Officers were called to the alleyway in the 500 block of West Orange just before 4 p.m. on Jan. 31 for a report of an alleged stabbing that had just occurred and found a male in his 50s, who was suffering from a stab wound to his upper torso, according to the Police Department.

The unidentified victim, whose name police aren’t releasing, was transported to Marian Medical Center, where he was treated and released for non-life threatening injuries sustained in the alleged stabbing.

During their investigation of the incident, officers identified Santa Maria resident Joseph Moreno, 42, as the alleged suspect in the stabbing and attempted robbery. Moreno was located and arrested a short time later, police said.

Moreno was booked at Santa Barbara County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder and robbery and is being held at the jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.

Anyone with information about the attack is urged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at (805) 928-3781, Ext. 277. Anonymous tips can be made by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-877-800-9100

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April Charlton

April Charlton is a freelance journalist who specializes in criminal and local government matters. She has more than 11-plus years of experience as a reporter, covering everything from cops and courts to city and county governments. She writes for CrimeVoice and several newspapers on the Central Coast, including the Santa Maria Times, a daily publication, and its sister papers, Times Press Recorder and The Adobe Press. She may be reached at really_dawn@yahoo.com for any comments or suggestions that you may have.