Golden State Today

Santa Maria, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a fugitive suspect from a 2023 attempted murder case in the Tanglewood area. On January 27, 2023, at approximately 3:07 a.m., deputies responded to the 2000-block of Sherwood Drive in Tanglewood along with County Fire and AMR for an unknown type of emergency. Upon arrival, deputies found an adult female with several stab wounds to her upper torso. The suspect was quickly identified as the victim’s boyfriend, 23-year-old Jesus David Galvan Cuevas. The suspect fled before deputies arrived, and the victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries but survived.

In the days following the incident, detectives released a photo of Cuevas and requested public assistance in locating him. After nearly 16 months of investigation, detectives tracked Cuevas to a residence in Reedley, California. On May 24, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., detectives arrested Cuevas on a no-bail warrant for attempted murder. He was transported back to Santa Barbara County and booked at the Northern Branch Jail.

During the booking process, Cuevas escaped on foot from deputies but was apprehended within approximately 100 yards of the facility. He has been returned to the Northern Branch Jail where he is being held without bail for felonies including escape, vehicle theft, and attempted murder.