Suspect arrested in connection to Watsonville parking lot stabbing

Police in Watsonville have arrested a man with suspected gang affiliation in connection to a stabbing. It happened at a parking lot on the 100 block of Main Street.

Officers used surveillance footage from the scene of the June 1 attack and statements from witnesses to identify 28-year-old Adan Valerio as the suspect.

They conducted a search at his home, and officers found five guns, ammunition and items linked to gang affiliation.

Valerio is facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon, felon in possession of firearms and ammunition with gang enhancements.

The victim of the stabbing has recovered from his injuries.