Union City, OH (8-13-23) – On August 12, 2023, officers of the Union City Police Department responded to a distress call. The incident involved a stabbing that occurred at 130 East Main St. in Union City, Ohio.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered that a 17-year-old male had been stabbed and was in need of immediate medical attention. The victim had already been transported to a local hospital prior to law enforcement’s arrival. Through investigation, the officers identified Narcifo Cervantes as the individual responsible for the assault.
The Union City Police Department located Cervantes in the 500 block of West Pearl St., Union City, Indiana. The victim received the necessary medical care, and an arrest warrant was obtained for Cervantes.
Cervantes was taken into custody without incident and subsequently transported to the Randolph County (Indiana) Jail, where he will face extradition back to Ohio. He is expected to be charged with felonious assault for his alleged involvement in the stabbing incident.
The Union City Police Department would like to remind the public to report any suspicious activities and cooperate with law enforcement to maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
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