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Police arrest man for Halloween stabbing
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Stephen James Howard, no address given, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, according to a release. He has been placed under a $20,000 secured bond and taken to the Orange County Jail.
Around 1:20 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a stabbing call at 106 Big Fraternity Court. The victim had been stabbed by a suspect who fled the area. The victim was taken to UNC Hospitals, where he was treated and released.
The suspect was described as a white male with a buzz or military-style haircut wearing a black robe with a gold cross medallion around his neck. Hours later, officers received information that led to Howard's arrest.
The investigation is ongoing.
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