WEST BATH
The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office charged a man for aggravated assault and burglary Friday in relation to a stabbing that occurred in West Bath the day after Christmas.
Detective Adam Temple obtained warrants and at approximately 4:16 p.m. Friday, arrested Damon Peacock, 19, with a last known address in Chelsea.
The warrants stem from the stabbing reported at a residence at the Green Acres Apartments on the New Meadows Road in West Bath Dec. 26.
A resident at that address called police that night after a visiting friend answered a knock at the apartment door and two men, one of them allegedly Peacock, barged in. A fight ensued within the apartment and the friend sustained a significant cut to his throat. He was transported to Maine Medical Center where he underwent surgery for his wounds.
The two suspects ran from the apartment, fleeing the scene. The resident of the apartment, who is familiar with Peacock, was not injured.
According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, “At this point in time it appears the incident involves a dispute amongst acquaintances, friends, and family members. The case is still under investigation and further charges are expected.”
Peacock was transported to Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset. He has been charged with elevated aggravated assault, a Class A crime; burglary, a Class B crime; aggravated criminal trespass, a Class C crime; violations of conditions of release, a Class E crime; and is being held on a probation hold as well.
Peacock will be held on these charges until arraigned early next week, most probably at the West Bath District Court.
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