On November 14, 2026, at approximately 2:53 AM, Simi Valley Police Officers were dispatched to 2780 Tapo Canyon Rd., Simi Valley, in reference to an assault with a deadly weapon that just occurred. The victim advised dispatch that he had been attacked with a razor blade by an acquaintance who had fled the scene. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a serious but non-life-threatening slash wound to the face. The victim told Officers that he was confronted by the suspect about a previous verbal disagreement and that the suspect suddenly attacked him with a box cutter. Based on the victim’s statement Officers on scene were able to identify the suspect and develop information on his possible whereabouts. A short time later the suspect, John Sacramento a 54-year-old resident of Simi Valley, was located in the 4400 Block of Alamo St. and taken into custody without incident. Sacramento was ultimately arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and booked at Ventura County Jail.
