Arrest - Stabbing Investigation - 1300 Block 8th Street East

A man was arrested yesterday evening after stabbing another man.

At 8:00 p.m., July 1, 2020, Police responded to a report of an injured person outside of a motel in the 1300 block of 8th Street East. Upon Police arrival, officers located a man suffering from a stab wound. Further investigation identified a suspect who was located approximately 20 minutes later at the intersection of McKinnon Avenue and 14th Street. He was taken into custody without incident.

The 23-year-old victim was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The 31-year-old man is charged with Assault with a Weapon and Breach of Conditions. He was also found to have outstanding warrants for his arrest.

This incident is not believed to be random in nature.

(Occurrence Number: 20-63317)