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Bar seat dispute leads to stabbing, chase, DUI arrest
13 Sep
Summary
- Man stabbed over a bar seat at a Long Neck restaurant.
- Suspect fled on a motorcycle, leading police on a high-speed chase.
- Arrested man faces multiple felony charges including assault and DUI.
On the night of September 12th, a stabbing occurred at The Crab Barn restaurant in Long Neck, Delaware. The incident stemmed from a disagreement over a bar seat, leaving a 44-year-old man seriously injured and requiring hospitalization.
The alleged assailant, a 67-year-old man, fled the scene on a motorcycle. A short time later, police spotted the suspect on Indian Mission Road and initiated a pursuit.
The suspect led officers on a high-speed chase, driving recklessly before ultimately being stopped in Milton. During the apprehension, police noted indicators of impairment.
Following a hospital evaluation for medical issues, the suspect was charged with several felonies. These include first-degree assault, possession of a deadly weapon during a felony, and a fourth-offense DUI. He also faces charges for disregarding a police signal, resisting arrest, and numerous traffic violations.
The suspect was committed to the Department of Correction with a cash bond set at $129,018.
