Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Stabbing Suspect

Anthony Stromoski was wanted for the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend and another man.

A San Diego man sought in connection with two recent stabbings is in custody after a pursuit in Clairemont Thursday afternoon.

Anthony Stromoski, who authorities said should be considered armed and dangerous, was wanted for the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend in November and another man on Wednesday night.

San Diego Crime Stoppers spokesperson Mark Herring said at about 1:22 p.m., an officer in the Clairemont area spotted a vehicle that matched the description of the stolen van Stromoski was believed to have been driving. The officer followed the van while awaiting backup and a short pursuit ensued, he said.

The suspect hit a curb and broke one of the wheels of the vehicle, ending the chase. He then ran away before being caught and arrested by officers, Herring said.

Stromoski, a known transient in the Clairemont area, is accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend in the leg during an argument while driving in Mission Valley on Nov. 20. Then, on Dec. 10, he stabbed another man in the chest in the Bay Ho area, according to Crime Stoppers.

At the time of the second stabbing, a no-bail warrant had been issued for Stromoski's arrest related to an assault with a deadly weapon case in 2008, Herring said.

Stromoski likely faces charges for evading police and possession of a stolen vehicle for the 2007 Chevy Uplander he was driving.

Any additional information can be reported to the SDPD Northern Division at 858-552-1700. Anonymous information can also be submitted here, or by calling the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.

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