STABBING INCIDENT – 16-YEAR-OLD JUVENILE
STABBING INCIDENT – 16-YEAR-OLD JUVENILE
PAINCOURTVILLE – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports that a verified complaint was filed against a 16 year old juvenile in connection to a stabbing incident that occurred at a residence in the 100 block of Virginia Street near Paincourtville on January 4, 2023.
Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to an individual having been transported to a local health care facility for treatment of non-life-threatening wounds.
As a result of an investigation, detectives learned that a 16 year old male from Donaldsonville was responsible for this crime after intentionally throwing a weapon striking the victim.
At the conclusion of the investigation, detectives filed a verified complaint against the 16 year old juvenile for aggravated second degree battery. The juvenile was ordered continued in custody.
For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-7281.