Suspect Arrested on Attempted Murder Allegations Following Domestic Violence Incident Involving Gunfire
MARIPOSA COUNTY, CA — A local man was arrested by Mariposa County Sheriff’s deputies on Monday after a domestic violence incident involving gunfire.
suspect – courtesy of mariposa county sheriff’s office
Law enforcement officers took John Paul Alvarado into custody after he allegedly fired three gunshots and issued verbal threats toward a female victim as she attempted to drive away from a residence.
Following the incident, Alvarado departed the scene in a motor vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies spotted the vehicle moving through town and initiated a felony traffic stop on Highway 49 South in the vicinity of Ashworth Road. Alvarado surrendered to deputies without further resistance.
Authorities booked Alvarado into custody on suspicion of attempted murder under California Penal Code 664/187, along with several additional related charges.
Sheriff Briese commended the responding deputies, dispatchers, and support staff for their coordination during the response and vehicle stop.
