Stabbing At Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino: Cops

LINCOLN, RI — A man was stabbed at Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Tuesday night, police said.

"This incident quickly became a multijurisdictional effort," the Lincoln Police Department said in a media release.

See also:

• Couple Killed In Crash With Accused Murderer Fleeing Cranston Identified: DA
• Pawtucket Woman Wanted In South Dakota On Robbery Charge Apprehended: Cops

"With the assistance of the Rhode Island State Police, Providence Police, and Bally's Twin River Casino Security and
Surveillance teams, investigators were able t o rapidly gather information, identify the suspect, and coordinate efforts across jurisdictions," the release said. "As a result of this collective response, the suspect was located on scene and taken into custody."

See also: Pawtucket Sex Offender Failed To Notify Law Of Address Change: Cops

The man taken into custody following the 10:30 p.m. stabbing, 27-year-old William Pona of Providence, was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday at the Kent County Courthouse, according to the release.

See also: MA Man Charged With 'Substantial Bank Fraud' At Tiverton Casino: Cops

The stabbed man was taken to a local hospital, the release said.

See also: Accused Killer Captured After Fatal Crash, Cranston Cops Say