San Jose Man Arrested For Willow Glen Bar Stabbing

SAN JOSE - A tip led police to arrest a man last week for an alleged stabbing outside a bar in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood nearly five months ago, police said Friday.

Joseph Hernandez, 29, of San Jose was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, providing false identification, drug possession and two outstanding warrants for domestic violence and drug possession, police said.

Hernandez allegedly stabbed a man outside Willow Den Bar at 803 Lincoln Ave. on Nov. 15 around 1 a.m., police said.

The men bumped into one another at the bar and Hernandez allegedly confronted the victim, according to police.

They argued outside and ended up in a fight, when Hernandez allegedly took out a knife and stabbed the victim at least once before he ran away, police said.

The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment, according to police.

Last month, police released photos and a video of the altercation to the public seeking help in identifying the suspect.

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A detective later received a tip that named Hernandez as the alleged stabber, police said.

On Saturday, Hernandez was arrested during a vehicle stop and allegedly gave a false name to an officer, who was able to figure out his true identity, police said.

Hernandez was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail and is being held without bail, according to online jail records.

-Bay City News, image via San Jose Police Department