Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking 3 People, Including a Magician at a Child's Birthday Party: Reports Citing LAPD

Mar. 15, 2025

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A man in California was arrested after he allegedly attacked three people, including a homeowner and a magician performing at a children’s birthday.

The alleged attacks occurred throughout Pacific Palisades on Saturday, Sept. 28, reportsABC 7,The Los Angeles Times, andThe Santa Monica Mirror.

Soon after, Stennett allegedly attacked homeowner Mike Deasy as he was stepping into his residence.

“The door was still open. When I turned around to close it, this guy came up and started wailing on me,” Deasy claimed while speaking with  ABC 7.

Deasy added toThe Los Angeles Timesthat he had left his door open because he was picking up a package left on his front porch and both of his hands were busy.

Surveillance footage shared with ABC 7 allegedly showed Stennett quietly approaching the entrance to ask Deasy, “Is this your house?” before running towards him.

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“I thought if he continued beyond six more of these blows, I might get unconscious or something worse,” claimed Deasy, who was later rushed to the hospital with “serious injuries” to his hands and face.

The alleged third attack occurred at Rustic Canyon Recreational Park, where magician Richard Ribuffo, known as “California Joe, the Explorer Magician,” performed for at least 20 kids.

Ribuffo toldThe Los Angeles Timesthat he thought Stennett was one of the parents trying to be funny and sneak out from behind a tree before he allegedly attacked him and left him with bruises and swelling on his head.

Alec Egan, the birthday girl’s father, and two of his friends allegedly chased Stennett. While he managed to run away, the group followed him and kept an eye on him until officers arrived.

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Stennett was arrested and booked into the Van Nuys jail on suspicion of assault, per TheLos Angeles Times. PEOPLE reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department but did not receive an immediate response.

source: people.com