Following a domestic incident that escalated to violence, Stephen Tyler Bolick surrendered himself to the Burke County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, according to official reports. After being accused of stabbing a female victim, Bolick had been at large but decided to face the consequences of his actions by turning himself in. Deputies were originally dispatched on Sunday to the scene of the crime at 3931 US 64.
Upon their arrival, authorities were informed of the grave situation where the victim had endured a stab wound to the chest along with a laceration on her hand. The suspect had already fled on foot, prompting an immediate search of the area to apprehend Bolick. The Burke County Magistrate has since ordered Bolick to be held without bond, and he faced his first court appearance yesterday. Bolick is facing serious charges including Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury and Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence.
First responders provided medical attention to the victim at the scene before Bolick could be located. The Sheriff's Office had previously issued an appeal to the public to help locate him, providing a contact number for the dispatcher. However, Bolick chose to cease his run from the law and turned himself in.
