Edited release
01/06/23
Cedar Rapids Police have arrested a suspect in an early morning stabbing Thursday.
In a release from the Department, Cedar Rapids Police were dispatched to the area of B Avenue NE and 29th Street NE at approximately 12:14 am for the report of a stabbing. Officers arrived on-scene to find a 37-year-old male suffering from a stab wound to his back. He was treated on-scene and transported to local hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury.
As a result of the investigation 33-year-old Michael Chevalier of Cedar Rapids was arrested and charged with Attempt to Commit Murder, Willful Injury Resulting in Serious Injury, Going Armed with Intent, Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, and Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime.
If convicted on all counts, Chevalier could be sentenced to up to 44 years in prison.