(NewsNation) — A man suspected of attempting to kill someone with a “large samurai sword” last week has been arrested in Central California, authorities announced Wednesday.
The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Jonathan Mishael Bays was detained following a coordinated law enforcement effort at a homeless encampment.
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Sheriff Jeremy Bries said Bays attended an apartment party on May 23 where people were using “methamphetamine and other drugs.” During the gathering, he allegedly got into a dispute and struck someone in the hand, wrist, shoulder and head with a sword.
Bays left the party on foot, sparking a dayslong search that involved drones and helicopters, according to authorities. The victim was reportedly transported to a nearby hospital and treated for his injuries.
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Briese said Bays is a “transient” who had been living in the county for about a year. Records obtained by local outlet KMPH-TV show he had an absconding warrant from Idaho for a parole violation involving sexual abuse of a minor…