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Bloomfield police searching for attempted murder suspect

Johan Ibarra is charged with stabbing a 17-year-old Tuesday afternoon on Walnut Street.

Derek Callahan

Feb 18, 2026, 5:13 PM

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Bloomfield police are searching for an 18-year-old wanted for attempted murder, authorities said.

Johan Ibarra is charged with stabbing a 17-year-old Tuesday afternoon on Walnut Street.

Officers responded around 1 p.m. Feb. 17 to a report of a stabbing where they found a juvenile victim with multiple stab wounds, police said.

Detectives identified Ibarra as a suspect and obtained an arrest warrant for charges, including attempted murder.

He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and tan pants, according to officials.

The victim was hospitalized and in stable condition as of Wednesday afternoon.

Anyone with information should call the police or submit an anonymous tip through Tip411.

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