Man Tries To Stab Congressional Candidate: Sheriff's Office

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — A man was arrested in Castro Valley Sunday for trying to stab Republican congressional candidate Rudy Peters, according to Sgt. Ray Kelly, a spokesperson for the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Peters, who is challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Eric Swalwell, was at a booth at the Castro Valley Fall Festival when he was approached by 35-year-old Farzad Fazeli.

"During the incident," Kelly said in a written release, "Fazeli is suspected to have pulled out a switchblade knife and attempted to stab the victim. The knife malfunctioned and the victim became involved in a physical struggle with Fazeli."

Sheriff's deputies who were at a different booth were told of the altercation. Fazeli fled the scene but was detained a short time later by deputies, who found the switchblade still on Fazeli, according to Kelly.

Fazeli was was booked into Santa Rita Jail for suspicion of felony assault, criminal threats, brandishing a weapon and possession of a switchblade knife. No serious injuries were reported.

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