ARREST MADE IN KNIFE ASSAULT ON WILKES BOULEVARD

Samuel A. Monroe, age 66, from Columbia was arrested at 606 Wilkes Boulevard on 11/28/14 at 2:11 A.M. for Armed Criminal Action with a to be set bond, First Degree Assault with a to be set bond, and Unlawful Use of Weapons Felony with a bond of $4,500.00.

On 11/28/14 at 2:01 A.M., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Wilkes Boulevard, in reference to an assault.  The investigation revealed the male victim, age 57, from Columbia, was in a physical argument with Samuel Monroe at 606 Wilkes Boulevard.  During the argument, Monroe grabbed a knife from his pocket and stabbed the victim.  The male victim received several stab wounds to his stomach and back that are non-life threatening. The male victim was transported to a local hospital for his injuries.

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