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April 25, 2026

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Suspect Arrested for First Degree Assault After Early Morning Stabbing

Boulder County, Colo. - The Boulder Police and Fire Communications Center received a phone call just after 1:00 a.m. on April 25, 2026, regarding an assault that had taken place at 5505 Valmont Road, in unincorporated Boulder County.

The caller indicated that a family member had gotten into an altercation and was subsequently stabbed, causing serious bodily injuries. The victim of the stabbing was transported to a local hospital to receive medical care. He has since been released from the hospital.

The suspect, 35-year-old Manuel Hernandez Garcia, fled the scene. He was later arrested and was booked into the Boulder County Jail. He has been charged with First Degree Assault (C.R.S. 18-3-202(1)(a)), a Class 3 Felony.

The following agencies assisted with the incident: Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder Police Department, Boulder Fire Rescue, and Falck Ambulance.

The associated Boulder County Sheriff’s Office case number is 26-01902.

As in every criminal case, these charges are merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

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/s/ Carrie Haverfield, Sr. Communications Specialist