Knife incidents continue in Long Beach; Two were reported last weekend

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Preliminary information released by the Long Beach Police Department October 24 reports two additional stabbing incidents over the weekend.

The week of October 17th began with multiple stabbings reported within hours and continued with additional stabbings reported throughout the week in various parts of the city.

Although the suspect in The incident occurred on October 17 was arrested, since then there has been an alarming number of stabbings.

Below are the details of the last two:

On October 23, 2022, at approximately 9:29 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Anaheim Street in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers made contact with an adult female who had been stabbed in the upper torso. The Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported the victim to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The victim refused to cooperate and did not report the suspects. The investigation continues.

On October 24, 2022 at approximately 1:48 am officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Pier G in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found an adult victim with a non-life-threatening stab wound to the upper body. The Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported the victim to a local hospital. A preliminary investigation revealed an altercation between an adult victim and an adult suspect resulted in stabbings. During the incident, officers found an adult male suspect, who was identified as Anali Nanta, 48, a resident of Indonesia. The suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon – not a firearm and was taken to the Long Beach City Jail for booking. Bail was set at 30,000 dollars.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents is urged to contact homicide detectives at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips can be sent to LA Crime Stoppers by phone 800-222-COUNCIL (8477), or by downloading the “P3 Tips” app on your smartphone (available from the Apple App Store or Google Play), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

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