On October 23, 2009, at approximately 12:29 a.m. Santa Paula Police Officers responded to a reported stabbing at “Sanchos Bar”, located at 132 W. Harvard Blvd.

Upon arrival, officers observed a subject attempting to flee from front of the bar. Several witnesses at the location notified officers that the subject attempting to flee was the stabbing suspect. Officers quickly detained the subject, later arresting him. He was identified as Lazaro Rodriguez, 29 years of age, and a resident of Santa Paula.

The victim, whose name will not be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation, sustained a stab wound to his upper torso, causing critical injuries. He was transported by A.M. R. Paramedics to the Ventura County Medical Center.

Sanchos Bar was closed by police for several hours for the investigation. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim and Rodriguez became involved in an argument, at which time Rodriguez stabbed the victim. This incident does not appear to be gang related.

Rodriguez was also found to have an outstanding warrant of arrest for driving without a license. He was lodged at the Ventura County Jail, alleging one count of attempted murder, and for the warrant. His set bail is $500,000.