Suspect arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in Ventura

health arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;”>On 06/09/16, at approximately 10:29AM, officers responded to a call of an injured subject, identified as 52 year old Antonio Alvarez in front of a business in the 1000 block of N. Ventura Ave.  Officers learned the victim was riding his bicycle on Ventura Ave. when the suspect, later identified as 47 year old Yurii Seals, confronted him and knocked him off the bike.  While the victim was on the ground, Seals began punching and kicking him in the head.  Seals fled the area after the attack.  The victim was treated at the scene by Ventura City Fire personnel and released.  

The reason for the attack was unknown, but the victim did know Seals prior to the altercation.  A warrant was issued for Seals. 

Today at approximately 1312 hrs, detectives received information that Seals was possibly seen in the area of the 100 block of E. Vince St.  He was observed leaving in a vehicle, which was stopped by patrol units.  Seals was taken into custody without incident.

He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon.   

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