Man arrested in Mecca for assault with a deadly weapon, other charges

On Thursday, deputies from the Thermal Station investigated an assault with a deadly weapon on the 91000 block of Avenue 66 in Mecca. During the altercation, the suspect, Jose Flores Guzman, pointed a handgun at the victim and threaten to kill him. The suspect fled prior to the deputies’ arrival.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2016, officers served an assault with a deadly weapon-related search warrant in the 91000 block of 3rd Street in Mecca. Guzman was found and detained without incident. During a search of his home, deputies found ammunition along with other items of evidentiary value. Guzman was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and negligent discharge of a firearm and booked into the Riverside County jail in Indio.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Deputy James Knudson at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station at 760-863-8990. Information can also be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 760-341