Abbotsford Man Enters Not Guilty Plea for 2014 Stabbing Incident
Friday, July 10th, 2015 -- 12:20 PM
-An Abbotsford man accused of a stabbing that occurred at El Norteno's in the Village of Curtiss appeared in Clark County Court on Thursday.On Saturday, November 1st of 2014, around 1:30am, the Clark County Communications Center received the report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they made contact with the adult victim who had multiple stab wounds to the chest. The victim was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.
According to authorities, the suspect, Carlos Jose Santiago Gonzalez, was drinking and arguing with the victim before the stabbing occurred. He was last seen by the victim leaving the area in an unknown vehicle. Gonzales had disappeared for a while after the incident, but on May 1st, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office arrested him and a $2,000 bond was set against him.
During his arraignment on Thursday, Gonzales stood mute so the court entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. He also requested a substitution of judge.
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