Stockton police respond to stabbings, officer battery, and assault in one day

(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton Police Department had a busy Sunday as officers responded to stabbings, battery on an officer and assault with a deadly weapon.• Video above: How to report a public safety threat

Stockton police are investigating a battery on an officer incident that occurred in the 700 block of North El Dorado Street in the Civic District. At around 4 p.m., officers were on a call near the area when a suspect identified as Lance Matsumoto, 57, approached them, screamed and spat on their patrol vehicles.

Authorities said that when the officer attempted to detain Matsumoto, he resisted and kicked one of the officers, which led to his arrest…

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