A Conneaut Lake Regional Police officer was seriously injured early Thursday morning after being stabbed while responding to a domestic dispute in Linesville Borough, according to the Pennsylvania State Police in Meadville.
The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on December 4 at 316 W. Erie Street. Officer Landon Caldwell arrived at the scene when the suspect, identified as Adam John Mitchell, 42, of Jamestown, exited a laundromat and aggressively confronted him.
State Police said Mitchell struck Officer Caldwell with his fist. Caldwell tackled Mitchell to the ground, and a struggle followed. Before Caldwell could gain full control, Mitchell allegedly stabbed him with a knife, causing significant injury.
Despite the wound, Caldwell was able to restrain Mitchell until additional officers arrived.
Caldwell was first transported by ambulance to Meadville Medical Center and then transferred to UPMC Hamot Trauma Center in Erie for further treatment.
Mitchell was taken to Meadville Medical Center for evaluation before being placed in the Crawford County Correctional Facility. He faces charges including attempted homicide, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and terroristic threats. Arraignment is pending.
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