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Santa Ana Police Department
Saturday September 26th, 2015 :: 06:31 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Suspect in assault of 83 year old man in custody

Suspect: Demarrea Chante Barnes, 29 years old, transient

Based on tips received from last night's story, suspect was located/arrested by Anaheim PD in their city. He was released to SAPD detectives and has been booked on the following charges:

Booked for CPC 245(a)(1) ADW other than firearm and CDC 245(a)(4) ADW with Great Bodily Injury


Original Release:
SAPD Homicide Detectives Request Media And Publics Assistance In Identifying Suspect Who Attacks 81 Year Old Victim

On 9-25-2015 at 0610 am, an 81 yr. old male victim pulled into the parking lot at 5015 W. Edinger and exited his vehicle. After exiting his vehicle, the victim was attacked without provocation by the suspect (Described as a M/B, 5-10/160, 40-50 yrs., unshaven, wearing a gray long sleeve shirt or black sweater). The suspect punched and kicked the victim multiple times knocking him to the ground. The victim sustained injuries requiring treatment at a local hospital where he remains

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact SAPD Detective Cpl, Leo Rodriquez at 714-493-9135 or Orange County Crime Stoppers 1-855-TIP-OCCS

Video available at SAPD

Address/Location
Santa Ana Police Department
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 714-834-4211

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