Suspects Arrested for Fatal 2011 Lincoln Park, Santa Rosa Stabbings

Two separate stabbing incidents have recently occurred in California, resulting in arrests. In San Diego, Julio Mendez was arrested in Mexico and brought to jail on suspicion of murdering 20-year-old Sonny Carrillo in a jealous rage 14 years ago; the stabbing occurred during a custody exchange when Mendez confronted Carrillo and stabbed him through a car window. In Santa Rosa, Gerry Flickenger was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 43-year-old man multiple times in the head and neck following a verbal altercation in Bicentennial Park; Flickenger was found near the scene and charged with attempted murder. Investigators executed a search warrant at Flickenger's residence but have not disclosed the findings. Both cases are under ongoing investigation as authorities seek further information from the public. These incidents highlight continuing concerns over violent disputes escalating into lethal attacks in local communities.