Deputies responded to the report of an in-progress assault with a deadly weapon and arrested the suspect involved 
DATE/TIME: Sunday, February 21, 2021 / 3:25 P.M.
INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Threats, Vandalism
LOCATION: 8300 block of Paisley Lane, unincorporated Fontana
SUSPECT(S): Arnold Pereire, age 29, a resident of Fontana
VICTIM(S): 20-year-old male resident of Fontana
33-year-old female resident of Fontana
SUMMARY: On Sunday, February 21, 2021, at about 3:25 P.M., deputies responded to an in-progress assault with a weapon. Upon arrival, deputies determined Arnold Pereire, age 29, a resident of Fontana, became angry during a family argument. He armed himself with two large knives, threatened to kill one of the victims, and tried to stab him. Pereire missed and chased the victim outside and approached both victims, while armed with the knives, and threatened to kill them. Pereire also kicked and scratched a vehicle resulting in over $1,000.00 in damage. Pereire was arrested without incident and the knives were located at the scene. Pereire was booked into West Valley Detention Center for Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Fontana Sheriff’s Station at (909) 356-6767. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy T. Barkley
Station: Fontana
Phone No. (909) 356-6767
Case No. 032100455
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Fontana Sheriff's Department
17780 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
Contact
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