Deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station have arrested 41-year-old Jesse Guzman in connection with two violent assaults that occurred on the evening of Thursday, January 29, 2026.
The first incident took place at around 8:30 p.m. Deputies responded to a residence in the 2200 block of Watson Way in Vista regarding a report of an assault. Upon arrival, they located a victim suffering from several lacerations. The victim declined medical treatment at the scene. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect at that time.
Later that night, at around 11:15 p.m., deputies responded to a separate radio call regarding a stabbing in the 600 block of Sycamore Avenue. Deputies discovered a second, different victim suffering from multiple lacerations to the head, arms, and hands.
The second victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to survive their serious injuries. During the investigation, deputies recovered a hatchet believed to be the weapon used in the second assault.
Following a search of the area, deputies located the suspect near the 700 block of Shadowridge Drive. Jesse Guzman (41) was taken into custody without incident.
Guzman was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on the following felony charges:
664/187 PC: Attempted Murder
203 PC: Mayhem
136.1 PC: Dissuading a Witness
245(A)(1) PC: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
The investigation is ongoing and being handled by detectives. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call the Vista Sheriff’s Station.
Media Contact: Lieutenant Noah Zarnow
Noah.Zarnow@sdsheriff.org
