Man Accused In Stabbing Arrested In Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, CA — An attempted murder and armed robbery suspect was arrested on Tuesday after officers surrounded a residence he was in, according to police. Police said Dennis Wells, 26, surrendered peacefully to officers at a home on Sequoia Drive after 1 p.m., police said. Officers had received information Wells was in the area of Thurber Avenue and Soquel Drive before locating him at the home on Sequoia Drive.

Wells is a suspect in two stabbings Friday night that left separate victims with life-threatening injuries, police said. Police said around 11:20 p.m. Friday, Wells allegedly stabbed two
men near the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Maple Street.

Both remained hospitalized Saturday night; one suffered an injury to the head, and another
with injuries to his neck, police said. The victims were able to tell police whom they believe stabbed them, and a warrant was issued for Wells' arrest on suspicion of attempted murder and of assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with additional information on the case is asked to call 911 or Santa Cruz police at (831) 420-5820. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call (831) 420-5995.

By Bay City News

Photo via Santa Cruz Police Department