By DAILY PRESS STAFF
AIRPORT COURTHOUSE A Santa Monica man arrested last week in connection with the stabbing of a local woman in April was arraigned here Tuesday on attempted murder and burglary charges.
Santa Monica Police arrested Michael Thomas Gargiulo, 32, on June 6, believed to be an assailant who attacked a Santa Monica woman in her home on April 28.
Gargiulo was charged with attempted willful, deliberate and premeditated murder and burglary. He is being held in lieu of $1.1 million bail.
Investigators believe Gargiulo broke into an apartment complex on the 1200 block of 12th Street, awakening a female victim who was home alone and stabbing her several times during a struggle.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for injuries. The suspect fled on foot.
Gargiulo was identified through DNA evidence gathered at the crime scene and processed.
Detectives believe Gargiulo entered the home through a partially opened window.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the SMPD at (310) 458-8451 or (310) 458-8427.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call the WeTip hotline at (800) 78- CRIME.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 11, 2008. Read the original PDF.