Domestic incident turns violent

POUGHKEEPSIE – The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 27-year-old Wassaic man with first-degree assault and first-degree burglary following a stabbing incident in the Town of North East late Wednesday night.

Deputies said Michael Campbell is alleged to have stabbed another man several times in the neck and body with a knife. The 10 p.m. incident is believed to have been the result of an argument over a woman.

When police arrived, Campbell had fled into nearby woods, but after a short stand-off, he was taken into custody. He sustained knife wounds as well.

Both the victim, who police would not publically identify, and Campbell were transported to Sharon, CT Hospital and were later airlifted to St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie.

The investigation is continuing and further charges may be filed later, police said.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the State Police and Village of Millerton Police.