MORENO VALLEY: Suspect in New Year’s Eve attempted murder arrested
MORENO VALLEY – Deputies arrested a Moreno Valley resident, accused of attempted murder after an early-morning stabbing left a victim in critical condition Saturday, Dec. 31. The violent incident happened shortly before 6 a.m., in the 15000 block of Eleanor Lane in Moreno Valley.
During their investigation, officials identified, located, and arrested Hugo Sanchez-Alonzo, 18, of Moreno Valley. He was found at a residence on Sultan Street in Moreno Valley Jan. 5. Investigators also arrested Hugo’s brother, identified as Augustin Sanchez-Alonzo, 21, of Moreno Valley, for conspiracy after the fact, according to Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant James Rayls.
Both men were arrested about 4:15 p.m., and both were booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center.
The attempted murder investigation began when deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Police station responded to 911 call from a citizen reporting an adult male lying in the street in front of a residence suffering from a stab wound.
When deputies arrived they located the victim and confirmed he was suffering from a serious stab wound.
Firefighter/paramedics treated the victim at the scene before AMR medics transported him to an area hospital. He was listed in critical condition.
Deputies learned the suspect fled the area prior to their arrival.
Based on the circumstances, Moreno Valley Police Department investigators responded to and assumed the investigation.
An online jail records search revealed Hugo Sanchez-Alonzo was booked on suspicion of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit a felony. He is being held in lieu of $1 million dollars and is scheduled to be arraigned at the Riverside Hall of Justice Jan. 9.
This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Horn at the Moreno Valley Police Department at (951) 486-6700. Callers can refer to incident file number MV163660068 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.
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Trevor Montgomery spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg in an off-duty accident.
During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including the Robert Presley Detention Center, the Southwest Station in Temecula, the Hemet Station, and the Lake Elsinore Station, along with many other locations.
Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, Personnel and Background Investigations and he finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator.
Trevor has been married for more than 26 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and has 13 children and 12 – soon to be 13 – grandchildren.