Maricopa Teen Tries To Stab Man

Maricopa Teen Tries To Stab Man – Things got a bit STABBY STABBY this week. On December 29, Maricopa Police were called to an altercation involving a man with a knife in the 43800 block of Wallner Drive in Maricopa.

The 18-year-old teen, identified as Jack Landers, has been charged with aggravated assault, two counts of assault, and three counts of disorderly conduct in connection with the incident.

According to one of the three alleged victims, the altercation started as a verbal disagreement between Landers and another man. However, things turned physical when Landers allegedly pushed two female subjects and then punched the man in the face with a closed fist. The man struck back, hitting Landers in the face.

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Maricopa Teen Tries To Stab Man

Following this altercation, Landers is alleged to have left the room and returned with a knife, repeatedly trying to stab the man. The man, with the help of his wife and daughter, managed to lock Landers in a bedroom until the Maricopa Police arrived.

It is not clear what prompted the initial argument or what led to the escalation of violence. However, Landers has been charged with a range of offenses related to the incident, including aggravated assault for his alleged actions with the knife. It is not known at this time how the case will proceed or what the outcome may be.