Man sentenced to 10 years after stabbing cousin during drunken dispute
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Man sentenced to 10 years after stabbing cousin during drunken dispute

December 10, 2025
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Sioux City, IA – A man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for stabbing his cousin during an altercation after a day of drinking. Tariq Thomas, 24, pleaded guilty to willful injury causing serious injury.

The incident occurred on Oct. 11 at a residence on South Lyons Street. During an argument around 6:10 p.m., Thomas reportedly grabbed a butcher knife, stabbing his cousin Saville Thomas in both the collarbone and the head with enough force to break the knife handle.

Saville Thomas left the home, staggering about 20 minutes away before authorities made contact with him. First responders transported him to a local hospital, where he underwent a six-hour surgery to remove the knife blade.

Mariah Thomas, 34, who was present during the incident, attempted to clean blood in the basement and along the driveway. She was arrested on Oct. 20 and charged with obstruction of justice. Mariah Thomas pleaded not guilty on Oct. 30 and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 18.

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