Crime & Safety
Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Stafford, Victim Expected To Recover: Police
A man was arrested on Friday night after a stabbing in Stafford County. Authorities said they expect the victim to recover.
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — One man stabbed another in Stafford County on Friday night, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Authorities said the victim suffered stab wounds to the chest and leg. The sheriff's office expects him to make a full recovery.
Deputies arrested 38-year-old Thomas Soden after the stabbing. He is charged with one count of malicious wounding. He is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
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If convicted, Soden could face up to 20 years in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.
The stabbing occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of Naomi Road and Cobb Street. Investigators said the victim and the suspect knew each other.
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Deputies found the suspect, who they later identified as Soden, on nearby Shaw Court.
Originally, authorities believed the victim's injuries were life-threatening. First responders took him to an area hospital for treatment.
Anyone with more information about the stabbing can contact Detective J.T. Lynch at 540-658-4450.
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