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Homeowner Stabbed, But Fends Off Attacker

Posted at 1:43 PM, Jan 04, 2014
and last updated 2014-01-04 13:43:32-05

allegan sheriffLEE TOWNSHIP, Mich- One man is in jail right now after breaking into a home and stabbing the homeowner.

According to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department, the suspect forced his way into a home in Lee Township and stabbed the homeowner with a knife attempting to get money from the homeowner.

The homeowner was able to fend off the suspect and subdue the man until the sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody. The incident happened around 5 a.m. Saturday Morning.

The homeowner’s injuries are not life threatening.

The suspect was taken to the Allegan County Jail and is awaiting arraignment.