A St. Johns County man is facing serious charges after deputies say a fight on South Woodlawn Street turned into a stabbing on April 1. The adult male victim was taken to a nearby hospital with a stab wound, and authorities have not released an update on his condition. Detectives later identified and arrested a 37-year-old suspect, who is now charged in connection with the incident.
Deputies Responded To Street Fight Turned Stabbing
According to News4JAX, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to South Woodlawn Street on April 1 after reports of a multi-person fight that escalated into a stabbing. When deputies arrived, they found an adult man suffering from a stab wound. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment, the outlet reports.
Charges And What They Mean
Detectives with the SJSO Major Crimes Unit identified a 37-year-old man as the suspect. Investigators say he was arrested and booked on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, affray and violation of probation.
Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon is defined under Florida Statute 784.045 and is typically filed as a second-degree felony. An affray, broadly described as fighting in a public place, is covered by Florida Statute 870.01 and is usually charged as a first-degree misdemeanor.
Major Crimes Unit Still Digging Into The Case
News4JAX reports that the SJSO Major Crimes Unit led the investigation that ultimately pointed detectives to the 37-year-old suspect. Officials have not released the man’s name. Investigators say the inquiry is ongoing as they work to sort out what led up to the fight and the stabbing.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Public Affairs or submit a tip through the agency’s media and tips portal. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office lists a public affairs phone number and a tip line on its media page.
