What began as a confrontation inside the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at 1126 Henderson Drive on Saturday ended with a 44-year-old man stabbed in the chest and a 54-year-old woman facing charges, according to Jacksonville police.
Investigators say 54-year-old Stacey Sanders and 39-year-old Bethany Cardona got into a physical altercation inside the store. During that clash, officers allege Sanders pulled out a firearm. A 44-year-old man, identified by police as David Cordona, stepped in and disarmed her, according to WITN.
Police say Sanders then left the store for a short time, came back with a knife, and stabbed Cordona in the chest. Sanders is charged with misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed handgun and is being held on an unsecured $1,000 bond, officials said.
WITN reports that Jacksonville police described the case as an "active and ongoing investigation" and confirmed the identities of Cordona as the man who intervened and Cardona as the woman involved in the initial dispute. At the time of that report, the Jacksonville Police Department had not released the victim’s condition.
How Police Say the Fight Unfolded
According to what officers told WITN, the confrontation began when Sanders and Bethany Cardona got into a physical exchange inside the store. During that scuffle, Sanders allegedly brandished a handgun. Police say Cordona intervened, took the gun from her, and Sanders then left the business.
Investigators say Sanders returned a short time later armed with a knife and stabbed Cordona in the chest. Authorities have not said whether his injuries are life-threatening and continue to collect evidence as part of what they still call an active investigation.
Where It Happened
The incident unfolded at the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the New Market Square shopping area in north Jacksonville, according to store listings. Storeopeninghours.com lists the location’s address and hours, noting it serves neighborhoods near Camp Lejeune and the Onslow County Public Library. There was no immediate indication that the store planned to change its hours or close because of the stabbing.
Police Appeal for Tips
Authorities are asking anyone who saw what happened or has information about the case to contact Detective S. Bloomfield at (910) 938-6410. Tipsters can also reach the Jacksonville-Onslow Crime Stoppers hotline at 910-938-3273 or text TIP4CSJAX to 274637, according to Onslow County.
The county’s investigations division says Crime Stoppers operates a 24-hour tip line and can take anonymous leads that might help detectives. Jacksonville police say they are continuing to follow up on those leads as the investigation moves forward.
Charges and Next Steps
Booking records cited by local media list Sanders’ current charges as misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon and one count of carrying a concealed handgun. Those are the charges filed so far, and prosecutors will ultimately decide on any final counts once detectives present their full findings.
Officers continue to urge anyone with information that has not yet spoken with investigators to come forward.
