A man was stabbed during an argument in a Tulare County homeless encampment on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and suspect Jose Jimenez was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. (Tulare County SO)
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A man was stabbed in a homeless encampment outside of Dinuba on Saturday evening, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.
Patrol deputies responded to the scene after the victim walked to Dinuba to call 911.
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Dinuba Police arrived first and transferred the investigation to the sheriff’s office, which determined the crime occurred in the encampment.
The victim told authorities that a dispute led to the suspect, Jose Jimenez, attacking him with a steak knife.
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The victim blocked the knife from striking his head, but sustained a deep cut to his right arm.
He was treated at a local hospital and released.
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Jimenez was located and arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon.
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Anyone with further information is urged to contact Sgt. John Nicholson or detective Dustin Thompson at (559) 733-6218, or to submit tips anonymously via text or email at (559) 725-4194 or tcso@tipnow.com.
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