Man Stabbed on Pico

By Lookout Satff

Dec. 22 -- A man is in stable condition after being stabbed numerous times Saturday morning on Pico Boulevard, police said. A Los Angeles resident was arrested not far from the scene.

The stabbing took place shortly before 8:30 a.m. near the corner of 12th Street and Pico Boulevard, said Lt. Frank Fabrega, the police department spokesman.

Officers called to the scene found the victim, who had sustained numerous stab wounds to the upper body, Fabrega said. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

Officers spoke to a witness at the scene, and during the preliminary investigation an officer stopped a possible suspect in the area of 17th Street and Olympic Boulevard, Fabrega said.

The suspect -- identified as Jaime Vasquez, 24, of Los Angeles -- was arrested and transported to the Santa Monica Jail. Vasquez was booked for attempted murder, and his bail was set at $500,000.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Robbery/Homicide at 458-8451.