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Hated California DA refused to charge accused attempted murderer; Sheriff turned to Feds for justice

Golden Gate Media
3 days ago

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) revealed that a convicted felon on federal probation, faced federal charges for a January 2024 stabbing after local progressive district attorney Pamela Price's office declined prosecution for a violent stabbing that nearly killed a man.

This decision comes amidst mounting criticism against Liberal progressive District Attorney Pamela Price, who faces a recall vote in November.

On January 30, 2024, deputies responded to Meek Estate Park in Hayward following a stabbing incident.

The victim, a 52-year-old male, sustained severe injuries to his abdomen, necessitating emergency surgery, the sheriff's office said.

He recounted to deputies that Barroca, 59, had confronted him with a flashlight before stabbing him as he attempted to leave, according to the sheriff's office.

During the investigation, it emerged that Barroca, known for prior incidents at the park, was spotted by a Hayward Area Recreation and Park District ranger supervisor wearing attire matching the victim's description, deputies said.

The victim positively identified Barroca, leading to an arrest warrant issued by an Alameda County judge for the assault with a deadly weapon, deputies added.

Despite the compelling evidence, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, under the leadership of Price, who has been criticized for being soft-on-crime and insensitive to crime victims, declined to pursue charges against Barroca, the sheriff's office said.

However, his extensive criminal history, including attempted murder, weapon violations, and drug offenses, prompted federal authorities to act. Barroca's federal probation officer secured a warrant for his arrest on a federal probation violation, citing ongoing community threat.

On May 30, 2024, the U.S. Marshals located and apprehended Barroca, subsequently discovering further violations at his residence, the sheriff's office stated.

ACSO expressed gratitude to partners at HARD, the U.S. Probation Office, and the U.S. Marshals Service for their collaborative efforts in removing Barroca from Alameda County's streets.

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