Man accused of slashing Upland police officer offered 22 years in prison
A man accused of slashing an Upland police officer with a pocket knife last year has been offered a plea deal by prosecutors that includes 22 years in state prison.
Johnny Magallanez, 28, faces three felony charges: attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, and resisting arrest.
Deputy District Attorney Carlo DiCesare said during a hearing today in West Valley Superior Court that the plea offer would be open for Magallanez until Dec. 5, when a pre-trial hearing is scheduled in the case.
A trial date was set today for Dec. 15.
Click through the link below for a December 2007 story on the alleged crime.
Attempted-murder count filed
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Ontario, CA) - Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Author: Rod Leveque, Staff Writer
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Prosecutors filed charges of attempted murder of a peace officer, assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest Tuesday against a man accused of slashing a police officer on the arm at an Upland department store.
Johnny Magallanez , 27, is scheduled to be arraigned today in West Valley Superior Court.
Police say Magallanez , a parolee from the Northern California town of Corning, slashed the officer with a folding pocket knife Friday night at Mervyn's at 233 S. Mountain Ave.
The officer's injuries were not life-threatening. He was treated and released that night.
"The indication is that he tried to go for the officer's neck and face," Deputy District Attorney Carlo DiCesare said. "Fortunately, it didn't work."
Authorities allege Magallanez had piled up merchandise near a door inside the store when the officer approached.
The officer, believing Magallanez was preparing to steal the items, took the man outside to arrest him on suspicion of burglary. A fight ensued, and Magallanez pulled the weapon and stabbed at the officer as the two grappled, authorities said.
The officer subdued Magallanez without using any of his own weapons, police said.
DiCesare said the officer did not know Magallanez had a knife until the struggle ended and he saw his own blood.
Magallanez is being held without bail at West Valley Detention Center.
Court records indicate he was on parole stemming from a felony gun charge in Glenn County. He was sentenced to three years in prison in December 2005.
Meanwhile, prosecutors declined to file charges against Tina Magallanez , a woman who was arrested Friday alongside Johnny Magallanez . The relationship between the pair is unclear.
Sure hope that this includes a strike out, no amount of time is going to rehabilitate an animal, I'd rather walk down the street with a tiger, at least you'd know it was a tiger.
this goes to the person that rote the first comment. i have no clue wat ur talkn about but if your talking bout the guy in this report, ur talking bout my brother. and if you dont really no the whole story then dont say stupid stuff like that.
This goes to anyone who would love to leave a comment . There are two sides to every story. And this story is not over. BOTH sides need to be considered. Unfortunately, in todays society the police officers word is considered gold. And is NOT always accurate!!! Esspecially in Los Angeles.