What started as a dispute on Dolfield Avenue in early February has now landed a 45-year-old Baltimore man behind bars on an attempted first-degree murder charge, according to city police.
Detectives say 45-year-old Floyd Best Jr. was arrested yesterday and charged in connection with a Feb. 1 cutting that left a 51-year-old man with a puncture wound to his upper body. The victim, authorities say, made it to Saint Agnes Hospital on his own, walking into the facility for treatment. Investigators later determined the assault happened in the 3900 block of Dolfield Avenue, while the arrest took place in the 6500 block of Frankford Avenue.
Police account
According to the Baltimore Police Department, Northwest District patrol officers were called to Saint Agnes Hospital on Feb. 1 at about 4:40 p.m., where they found the 51-year-old man who had walked in with a puncture wound after what detectives describe as an altercation.
Northwest investigators say they identified Best Jr. as the suspect during their probe. Warrant Apprehension detectives then arrested Best Jr. on March 11 and transported him to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where police say he was charged with Attempting First Degree Murder.
Local coverage
As reported by FOX45 News, the station’s account tracks closely with the police release and notes that detectives say the assault followed a dispute on Dolfield Avenue. The FOX45 story, written by Alexa Dikos, also points out that early reports did not include details about any bail amount or a scheduled court date.
We will keep an eye on court filings and the State’s Attorney records for updates on the charges and any arraignment timeline.
What happens next
Best Jr. faces an attempted first-degree murder charge and remains in Central Booking, according to the Baltimore Police Department. The department’s release provides contact information for Media Relations and asks anyone with information about the case to reach out to the Northwest District or Metro Crime Stoppers.
From here, court filings from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office will determine whether prosecutors add charges or set bail in the coming days.
