Brave 61-Year-Old Survives Attack; Suspect Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges
Photo: Image of Suspect Andrew Kenneth Dixon | Napa County Sheriff’s Office
A harrowing incident unfolded in Napa County today, leaving a 61-year-old homeowner injured but alive, thanks to his bravery and quick thinking. Authorities have arrested 33-year-old Andrew Kenneth Dixon on charges of attempted murder, elder abuse, and assault with a deadly weapon following the morning altercation.
The incident transpired on the 5200 block of Silverado Trail, where the homeowner made a chilling discovery – Andrew Dixon trespassing on his property. What followed was a terrifying confrontation that could have had a far grimmer outcome.
According to initial reports, Dixon, apparently uninvited and with malicious intent, confronted the homeowner, leading to a physical altercation. During the struggle, Dixon brandished a deadly weapon, ultimately stabbing the homeowner in the back. Despite the surprise attack, the 61-year-old victim displayed remarkable courage and determination. He managed to wrest the knife from Dixon’s grasp and retaliated in self-defense, inflicting injuries on the suspect.
Both the homeowner and Dixon sustained injuries in the altercation, but the injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening. This outcome is a testament to the homeowner’s valor in the face of danger, as well as the unpredictability of such incidents.
Napa County Sheriff’s Deputies swiftly responded to the scene, where they took Dixon into custody. He was subsequently arrested and now faces a litany of serious charges, including attempted murder, elder abuse, and assault with a deadly weapon. Dixon has been booked into the county jail as the legal proceedings against him begin.
