Monday, March 30, 2020

Joplin man charged with assault following Good Samaritan stabbing at Dave's Mini Mart

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On March 29th, 2020 at 8:03 pm officers responded to Dave’s Mini Mart at 801 S. Maiden Lane for a stabbing.

Upon arrival officers located Harold Ray (55), of Joplin, MO who had been stabbed in his abdomen. 

Ray had attempted to stop a larceny suspect identified as James Turnbull (39) of Joplin, MO, from leaving Dave’s Mini Mart. 










Turnbull stabbed Ray then fled the scene. 

Turnbull was located in the area of 7th St. & Maiden Lane by patrol officers. Turnbull was charged with Assault 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Resisting Arrest.

No comments:

Post a Comment