Tallahassee Police Make Arrest in Connection with Fatal Locke Street Stabbing

Tallahassee Police Make Arrest in Connection with Fatal Locke Street Stabbing

June 16, 2026

The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has arrested 28-year-old Cesia Mardueno in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on April 2 in the 100 block of Locke Street.

Shortly before 11 p.m., officers responded to a residence following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from stab wounds. Officers immediately began rendering aid until Leon County EMS arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives with TPD's Violent Crimes Unit launched an extensive investigation and determined the incident occurred between individuals who were known to one another.

Through investigative efforts, detectives determined an altercation occurred prior to the stabbing and, based on the totality of the evidence collected throughout the investigation, established probable cause to charge Mardueno with second-degree homicide. Following consultation with the State Attorney's Office, Mardueno was arrested and charged accordingly.

This arrest reflects TPD's ongoing commitment to conducting thorough investigations and holding those responsible for violent crimes accountable.

Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Tallahassee Police Department at 850-891-4200 or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS (8477).

Arrested: Cesia Mardueno, 28, for second-degree homicide.