Man Charged For Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend, Her Father In South River

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A Plainsboro man has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses for stabbing his ex-girlfriend and her father, South River Police said.

On Friday, Feb. 11, at around 12:21 a.m., South River police were called to a home for a report of a disturbance. On their arrival, police found two victims laying on the ground with multiple stab wounds each. Medical aid was provided and they were taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said.

Jonathan Deavereaux, 31, of Plainsboro, stabbed his ex-girlfriend and her father, according to the police. Deavereaux was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, and one count of violating a final restraining order.

Deavereaux is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center.

The investigation is active and is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kenneth Nale at 732-254-9002 ext. 123, or Detective Sergeant Bernard Mackiel at 732-254-9002 ext. 106.

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