A man who evaded capture for over three weeks after a Jan. 21 stabbing incident was arrested in Athens, Tennessee, where he’s facing an attempted murder charge.
David Rodriguez Cruz, 32, listed as a resident of Charleston, Tennessee, was taken into custody Friday without incident during a coordinated law enforcement operation in Athens, a press release from Athens Police Chief Fred Schultz said. No one was injured.
The case remains under investigation, Schultz said in the press release, and additional details, including potential charges, will be released as they become available. Booking records at the McMinn County Jail show Cruz also has pending charges of assault and simple possession and is being held on a $514,000 bond.
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Cruz was being sought in connection with a Jan. 21 stabbing incident at 711 Hamby St. in Athens, according to Athens police. The alleged victim in the incident was taken to a local hospital for treatment of nonfatal injuries. Authorities were initially seeking a silver 2005 Toyota Highlander, and local residents were warned Cruz was considered armed and dangerous.