Churchgoer attacked by transient with stick in Southern California: SBSD
Several churchgoers said they were threatened by a transient with a stick in San Bernardino County over the weekend, including one man who was nearly struck, law enforcement said Monday.
Deputies were called to the 13800 block of Hazel Drive in Lytle Creek just before 10 a.m. Sunday, after callers reported a man holding a large stick was screaming at people, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department stated in a news release.
Deputies arrived and detained the suspect, who was holding a tree branch, about a mile away in the 200 block of Lytle Creek Road. The Sheriff's Department identified the suspect as Dana Wilson, a 57-year-old transient who frequents San Bernardino County.
Investigators said the incident took place at a nearby church. 'He confronted parishioners, threatened them while holding the stick, and swung the stick, nearly striking the victim,' the Sheriff's Department stated.
Wilson was arrested and booked on suspicion of making criminal threats and assault with a deadly weapon.
Anyone with information regarding the incident was urged to call the Fontana Sheriff's Station at 909-356-6767. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 800-782-7463 or go to the We-Tip website.
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