WestVirginiaRebel Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 CBS Local CASTRO VALLEY (CBS SF) – A man was arrested on suspicion of felony assault and other charges after allegedly attempting to stab a Republican congressional candidate with a switchblade over the weekend at in Castro Valley, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, September 9, at approximately 3:45 p.m., deputies working at the Castro Valley Fall Festival were alerted to a possible knife attack at one of the vendor booths. ALSO READ: Newest Homeless Center To Be Built Near San Francisco Tourist Sites Deputies arrived at the booth and made contact with the victim, Republican candidate Rudy Peters, who is running against incumbent Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) for the 15th congressional district seat The Castro Valley News first reported on the attack. According to witnesses, 35-year-old Castro Valley resident Farzad Fazeli approached Peters at his booth in an aggressive manner and made disparaging, profanity-laced remarks about the Republican party and President Donald Trump. ALSO READ: Report: Man Who Followed Teen Into Restroom Beaten, Killed By Girl’s Father During the incident, Fazeli allegedly pulled out a switchblade knife and attempted to stab Peters. The knife malfunctioned and the candidate became involved in a physical struggle with Fazeli, according to sheriff’s Sgt. Ray Kelly. The suspect then fled the scene, but was detained a short time later by deputies and was found in possession of a switchblade knife, Kelly said. ________ Another "tolerant" lefty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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