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FREDONIA — Village police have made an arrest in the stabbing of two Jamestown residents last weekend.
Police Chief David Price, in a news release Friday, said a 17-year-old juvenile is facing second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon charges. That individual is to be in Chautauqua County Court at a later date.
The stabbings occurred during the weekend of Non-Fred Fest, which brings hundreds of young adults to the downtown area specifically on Canadaway Street. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. May 6. Police said they “arrived to a large unruly crowd of approximately 1,000 people gathered along the street. Two victims were identified. One victim was found laying on the ground, severely bleeding from a stab/puncture wound to the lower rear right side back. The second victim was located with a laceration of the right eye.”
The scene required assistance from area law enforcement agencies, to secure and clear for the investigation. The Fredonia Police were assisted and supported by members of the city of Dunkirk Police, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the New York State Police and the University Police of Fredonia. The Fredonia Fire Department responded for EMS once the area of the incident was safe enough for medical personnel. Both victims were transported to Brooks-TLC Hospital for treatment. Both victims were released with non-life threatening injuries.