20S-06880 Stabbing Investigation November 27, 2020 In Santa Cruz

Press release from the City of Santa Cruz:

November 30, 2020

SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

155 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MEDIA RELEASE

DATE/TIME: November 27, 2020 6:05PM

TOPIC: Stabbing Investigation

LOCATION: 100 Front St.

CASE NUMBER: 20S-06880

INVOLVED SUBJECTS:

Name:

Michelle Antonio-Moreno DOB: 07/08/01 Arrested: Yes

Charges:

245(a)(1) PC-Assault with a deadly weapon

VICTIM: George Mario Castellanos (46 years)

INFORMATION:

On November 27, 2020 at approximately 6:05 p.m., Santa Cruz Police Officers were dispatched to the public parking lot located at 100 Front St. for a call of a physical disturbance between a male and female subject. When officers arrived on scene, it was discovered that the male had been stabbed by the female subject identified as 19 year-old Michelle Antonio-Moreno. Antonio-Moreno was apprehended by responding officers in the immediate area.

The male victim was identified as 46 year-old George Mario Castellanos who was ground transported to Valley Medical Center in San Jose, Ca. where he was treated for his injuries and is listed in stable condition. Antonio-Moreno was also transported to Dominican Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries related to the physical altercation and medical clearance prior to booking.

Santa Cruz Police Detectives processed the crime scene, interviewed witnesses and the two parties involved. Neither party has been cooperative with the investigation, therefore a motive has yet to be determined. Based on the evidence collected at the scene and independent witness statements, Antonio-Moreno was arrested and booked at Santa Cruz County Jail on charges of Penal Code 245(a)(1)- Assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Section at (831) 420-5820.

20S-06880 Stabbing Investigation November 27, 2020

For additional information, contact: Lieutenant Arnold Vasquez Phone: (831) 420-5856

Anonymous tips can also be sent to the police department through our Tip Line (831) 420-5995, or from our Website; www.santacruzpolice.com .

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