Utica police department vehicle - file photo — Utica Police Department vehicle - File Photo

Utica, NY – Utica Police and Fire departments responded to a stabbing incident on the 200 block of Rutger Street late Tuesday night at approximately 11:50 PM.

The victim reported that he was involved in an argument with a known individual. During the dispute, the suspect used a knife to stab the victim through the wrist, causing injuries to both sides of the arm. Others present at the scene managed to disarm the suspect and keep him nearby.

Following the incident, the victim was taken to Wynn Hospital for medical treatment. Authorities detained the suspect, identified as 56-year-old Joseph Fields of Utica, and transported him to the Utica Police Department.

Upon investigation, Fields was charged with assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.

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