Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Two men were arrested for stabbing a victim causing major, but non-life threatening injuries. The injuries required extensive suturing to close the wounds. One of the men arrested is a known Fillmore gang member.

On March 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm, deputies responded to a family disturbance in the 800 block of Blaine Avenue in Fillmore. Deputies located evidence that a fight had just occurred at a family gathering. At one point, two suspects attacked the victim with a knife. Prior to deputies arriving on scene, the suspects’ fled, and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance for medical treatment.

Detectives located additional evidence and witnesses identifying the suspects as Alfred A. Chaveste and Nicholas Guevara. Guevara is a known Fillmore gang member and a convicted felon who currently resides in the area of Bakersfield. Chaveste is a resident of Fillmore.

On April 6, 2021, detectives located and arrested Chaveste in the 700 block of Akers Street in Fillmore. Additional evidence was collected pertaining to the crime and Chaveste was taken into custody. Chaveste was subsequently booked into custody at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility for Assault with a deadly weapon and Criminal Conspiracy. Chaveste was released from jail after posting bail which was set at $30,000.

On April 20, 2021, detectives served a search warrant at Guevara’s residence located in the 4200 block of Charter Oaks Avenue in Bakersfield. During the service of the search warrant, additional evidence was located linking him to this crime. In addition, a Glock 9mm handgun with loaded gun magazines were located in Guevara’s bedroom. The handgun was seized as evidence due to the fact Guevara is prohibited from possessing weapons because of his prior felony conviction.

Guevara was taken into custody and he was subsequently booked at the Ventura County Pre Trial Detention Facility for Assault with a deadly weapon and Criminal Conspiracy. Guevara remains in custody with his bail set at $30,000. His next court date is set for April 22, 2021.

Anyone with information pertaining to this crime is urged to contact Detective Salas at the below listed number. The reporting party may remain anonymous.

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Prepared by: Sergeant William Hollowell
Approved by: Captain Garo Kuredjian

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).