Trail Beating Suspect Arrested, Accused Of Attempted Murder

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- Police arrested a man in connection with an attack that occurred on Stevens Creek Trail a week ago while responding to a disturbance call.

French national Michael Wendy Adonis, 29, was taken into custody on Friday, after officers responded to reports of a battery in progress at a home on the 100 block of Santa Clara Avenue. When officers arrived, they met with a man and a woman fighting. As officers were investigating the disturbance between the roommates, they noticed that Adonis matched the description of the suspect from the attack on the Stevens Creek Trail.

Officers inspected Adonis' hands and observed bite marks that were consistent with what the victim described, as she attempted to escape his attack. Officers then quickly obtained a search warrant for the residence, and during the search, found a gray Golden State Warriors sweatshirt that matched what witnesses described the attacker was wearing the night of the incident. Police also learned that Adonis had only been staying at the residence near the trail.

Adonis is facing charges on suspicion of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, kidnapping, false imprisonment, criminal threats, assault with intent to commit mayhem or rape, battery and unlawfully damaging a wireless communication device.

"This was outstanding work on every level," Lt. Mike Canfield said. "The quick recognition by the patrol teams and the investigative work by detectives have removed a violent man from the streets, and we will do all we can to ensure there is justice for the victim in this case."

Mountain View detectives continue to investigate this case, including the pursuit of additional victims.

More on the incident and the subsequent investigation can be found at https://www.mountainview.gov/news/displaynews.