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Stabbing Incident at Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon
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Incident Overview
Late Friday night, deputies from the Solano County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an altercation inside the corn maze at Cool Patch Pumpkins, a family-oriented fall attraction in Dixon. The department confirmed that a 19-year-old woman from Dixon and a 20-year-old man from Vallejo were stabbed and transported to a hospital; their conditions were not disclosed. Officers also arrested a 28-year-old Sacramento man and recovered a weapon at the scene. No further details about the motive or the suspect’s identity have been released.
Official Statements & Responses
Seth Cooley, whose family operates Cool Patch Pumpkins, said police arrived quickly and described the stabbing as an isolated incident. He emphasized that the farm “prioritizes visitors’ safety” and noted that security cameras and on-site personnel are present, though he declined to elaborate on specific security measures. The sheriff’s office provided the factual account of the victims, suspect and the recovery of the weapon, but offered no additional commentary on the cause of the violence.
Visitor Reactions
Two visitors who traveled from San Francisco, Emily Gove and Natalie Murphy, said they had not heard about the stabbing before arriving and felt safe during their visit. Their remarks highlight the contrast between the attraction’s family-friendly reputation and the unexpected violence.
Verbatim Quotes
- “There was an altercation between some people yesterday in the corn maze,” — Seth Cooley
- “I’m not going to go into detail on that right now,” — Seth Cooley
- “Joking aside, we felt completely safe, and nothing stood out,” — Emily Gove
- “It really does seem like a family-type of place,” — Natalie Murphy
- “I hope that everyone is doing OK and that maybe some safety measures are taken and people feel comfortable coming here,” — Emily Gove
The pumpkin patch reopened the following day, with families returning to the maze. Cooley reiterated that the incident was isolated and expressed hope that visitors would continue to feel comfortable attending the attraction.