Marysville Man Charged with Holding Girlfriend and Child at Knifepoint

Omar Alexis Barraza faces four felony counts after alleged domestic incident.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:00pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single knife blade against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the physical evidence of an alleged domestic violence incident.A close-up of the alleged weapon used in a reported domestic violence incident raises concerns about public safety and the justice system's response.Marysville Today

A 32-year-old Marysville man has been indicted by the Union County Grand Jury on four felony charges after allegedly holding his girlfriend and her child at knifepoint in a domestic incident. Omar Alexis Barraza is currently being held at the Tri-County Regional Jail following his arrest.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving weapons and the threat of harm to children are serious crimes that raise public safety concerns in the local community. This case highlights the need for law enforcement and the judicial system to address such allegations thoroughly.

The details

According to authorities, Barraza allegedly held a knife to his girlfriend and her child during the incident. He has been indicted on four felony charges, though the specific details of the charges have not been released.

  • The alleged incident occurred in May 2026.
  • Barraza was arrested and indicted by the Union County Grand Jury in April 2026.

The players

Omar Alexis Barraza

A 32-year-old Marysville resident who has been indicted on four felony charges related to an alleged domestic incident where he held his girlfriend and her child at knifepoint.

Union County Grand Jury

The grand jury that indicted Barraza on the four felony charges.

Tri-County Regional Jail

The jail where Barraza is currently being held.

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What’s next

Barraza is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment on the charges in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of the judicial system and law enforcement working together to address allegations of domestic violence involving weapons and threats to vulnerable victims like children. The community will be watching closely to see how this case is handled.