THOUSAND OAKS, CA – A 26-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his mother and injuring two deputies during a violent confrontation in the 2500 block of Hickory Wood Lane.
According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:32 a.m. on November 9, 2025, to a reported family disturbance involving Ryan Goldstein and his 54-year-old mother. When deputies contacted Goldstein outside his apartment, he allegedly struck one deputy in the face, leading to a struggle. A second deputy sustained a hand injury while assisting in taking Goldstein into custody. Both deputies were treated at Los Robles Hospital and later released.
Deputies then located the victim inside the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds and lacerations to her face, head, and back. She was treated by Ventura County Fire and American Medical Response crews before being transported to Los Robles Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators recovered the weapon and other evidence from the scene. Goldstein was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, resisting an executive officer, and battery on a peace officer causing injury. He was medically cleared and booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility. His arraignment is set for November 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office stated that it remains committed to ensuring public safety and taking swift action against violent offenders.
