Lemoore man arrested on suspicion of knife attack on woman

Officers were in-route when they were advised that the male, Francisco Javier Gutierrez, 32, was attempting to stab the female with a knife. After contacting the victim, she told officers that she was driving with Gutierrez, when he started stabbing her.

The victim defended herself, stopped the vehicle and called 911. Gutierrez left the scene, but officers quickly found him, and he surrendered to a K9 unit. He was placed under arrest for attempted murder, spousal abuse, and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

He was transported to the Kings County Jail where his bail was set at $535,000.

The victim suffered lacerations and puncture marks. She was treated by EMS on the scene and released.