Marin police arrest teen, 2 adults in attempted murder case

Novato police arrested one teen and one adult on suspicion of attempted murder and another adult as an accessory after a stabbing at the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center.

The stabbing was reported at about 7 p.m. Saturday when the 33-year-old victim showed up at Novato Community Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Frederick Rae Hernandez, 20, of Novato and a 16-year-old got into a confrontation with the alleged victim starting outside the Target store and ending near the IHOP restaurant, police said. Police said it was the teen who stabbed the man.

The other adult, 45-year-old Jaime Rose Hernandez of Novato, acted as getaway driver after the stabbing, police said.

The teen was arrested later the same night and booked into the Marin County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of attempted murder.

The two adults were arrested in San Rafael on Wednesday evening and booked into the Marin County Jail. Frederick Rae Hernandez was booked on suspicion of attempted murder and harboring a felon. Jaime Rose Hernandez was booked on suspicion of being an accessory and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Police declined to confirm whether the adults are related to one another or the teenager. Police said the victim knew the suspects.

The victim, who got a ride to the hospital from family members, has been released and is recovering, police said.