San Jose man arrested for assault and vandalism in Japantown

A San Jose man was arrested after police said he violently assaulted a woman outside a business in the city's Japantown neighborhood, CBS News Bay Area reported.

The incident occurred around 5:35 a.m. on November 3 near North 5th and Jackson streets, where officers responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.

According to the preliminary investigation, the victim confronted the suspect for allegedly trespassing after she exited her vehicle. The suspect then assaulted her and damaged her car.

With assistance from witnesses, officers detained and arrested the 41-year-old suspect, identified as Jesse Alfaro. Police found him in possession of illegal narcotics and noted he was on probation.

Alfaro was booked into Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism, and possession of illegal narcotics.