PALERMO, Calif. — A local man is being held without the possibility of bail after being charged with a violent assault, marking his third felony offense in just over a year. Timothy Bahadar, 36, faced serious allegations in a Butte County courtroom on Thursday including assault with a deadly weapon and committing a felony while already out on bail for prior charges.
The incident leading to the latest charges occurred on April 7, when deputies were called to a residence on Occidental Avenue in response to a violent altercation. Prosecutors allege that Bahadar initiated a confrontation with a 31-year-old male at the home, following the man outside to allegedly stab him. A neighbor reportedly witnessed the attack and it was captured by surveillance cameras.
The victim, who is currently recovering after emergency surgery, expressed to authorities that the attack was unprovoked. He sustained severe injuries from a stab wound to his right rib area with a knife approximately eight inches long, critically damaging his liver and a kidney artery.
At the time of this assault, Bahadar was out on bail for two other significant felony cases. The first incident, which took place in March 2024, involved a stabbing at an Oroville tobacco store. In this attack, Bahadar is accused of stabbing a 38-year-old patron in the neck, leading to his arrest and subsequent release on a $75,000 bail bond.
The second case, from July 2024, pertains to allegations of domestic violence involving severe physical harm to the teenage son of a girlfriend. In this case, Bahadar reportedly punched and strangled the 16-year-old, which led to serious injuries. He faced charges of felony child abuse and battery causing serious bodily injury, and was again released on a $75,000 bond.
With both incidents still pending in court, Bahadar was scheduled for jury trials on May 19. However, the gravity of his recent actions led a superior court judge to deny any form of bail, citing an ongoing threat to community safety.
District Attorney Mike Ramsey emphasized the seriousness of the charges and the pattern of violent behavior. If Bahadar is convicted on all counts, he could face up to 22 years in state prison.
The community has been shaken by the string of violent incidents, raising concerns about the effectiveness of bail conditions in preventing further criminal activity by individuals already facing serious charges.
Bahadar’s next court appearance is slated for April 16, where the court will further address these grim developments. The community and local authorities are closely monitoring the case, awaiting the judicial process in hopes of securing justice and ensuring public safety.