Trio arrested in Imperial Beach stabbings believed to be gang-related

Trio arrested in Imperial Beach stabbings believed to be gang-related
San Diego Sheriff cruiser downtown. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)
San Diego Sheriff cruiser downtown. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)
San Diego Sheriff cruiser. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Three suspects have been jailed for allegedly carrying out a rash of stabbings that left three people wounded in Imperial Beach, authorities reported Friday.

The three allegedly gang-related assaults, which took place between Saturday and Tuesday, left the victims with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

Three of the five people suspected of taking part in the attacks, aged 20-25, were arrested Wednesday and Thursday.

“Investigators have identified the remaining two suspects involved in the … incidents,” sheriff’s Lt. Chris Galve said. “It is only a matter of time before they are taken into custody.”

The alleged perpetrators of the stabbings – one of which happened in the midst of a fight near Dunes Park, and another during a holdup at a liquor store – are expected to face a variety of felony charges. They include attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, illegal possession of narcotics and participating in a criminal gang.