Man Arrested In Watsonville Attempted Murder Case, Police Say

WATSONVILLE, CA — The Watsonville Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a Nov. 30 stabbing in the city.

Angel Fernandez, 24, is facing felony charges of second-degree murder and violating probation, jail records show. He is accused of stabbing a 21-year-old near Marantha Drive, police said.

Police believe the stabbing followed a personal argument.

The victim was hospitalized in critical condition, but he has since recovered.

Anyone with additional details is asked to contact Detective Gustavo Zamora at 831-768-3355 and reference case number 20W-04427.