A Canyon Country assault suspect was arrested Sunday after allegedly lunging at a victim with a knife.

On Sunday, deputies responded to the 17100 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  

“It was reported a male Hispanic adult approached the victim with a black knife,” Arriaga said.  “Upon arrival, deputies learned during a verbal argument between the victim and suspect, the suspect brandished a pocket knife and ran towards the victim while making verbal threats.” 

The victim entered his yard in order to create a barrier between himself and the assault suspect, according to Arriaga.  

“The suspect continued to make verbal threats while walking away, causing fear in the victim,” Arriaga said.  

“Deputies detained a male matching the suspect description on the 17500 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country, later confirmed to be the suspect,” Arriaga said.  

Angel Garcia, 27, from Canyon Country, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats, both felonies, Arriaga said.  

The assault suspect was booked into the SCV Sheriff’s Station and remains in custody as of Tuesday.

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