Crime & Safety
Michael's Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Framingham
The man suspected last week's stabbing behind the Natick store on Route 9 was captured Sunday, police say.
NATICK, MA — The man suspected in a stabbing outside the Michael's on Route 9 in Natick has been arrested, police said Sunday evening.
James Riccouti was arrested in Framingham after an anonymous tip of the suspect's whereabouts, Natick Police said. Police from both towns took Riccouti in to custody. Riccouti initially put up resistance but was able to safely be placed into custody with no injury to either he or the officers involved, according to Lt. Cara Rossi, operations commander for the Natick Police Department.
Riccouti remains in custody at the Natick Police Department where he is held on $10,000 bail, awaiting arraignment at Natick District Court tomorrow morning.
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A person was stabbed behind the Michael's on Tuesday, suffering serious injuries. Police immediately released photos and videos of the suspect.
Riccouti is expected be at Natick District Court on Monday.
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Charlene Arsenault, Patch staff, contributed to this story
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