Man Arrested for BART Stabbing Has Long Criminal Record

Jovany Portades, 34, was apprehended after allegedly attacking a woman on a San Francisco BART train, highlighting his extensive criminal history.

Jovany Portades was arrested for allegedly slashing a woman's neck on a BART train near the 24th Street/Mission station.
The victim, a 54-year-old woman, was hospitalized with serious injuries following the attack.
Portades has a significant criminal history, including convictions for robbery, drug offenses, and weapons charges.
His half-brother stated that Portades has been estranged from the family and needs psychological help.
BART police arrested Portades at Fruitvale Station after a station agent recognized him from circulated surveillance images.