A Sweet Home teen was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 25, after allegedly stabbing his father during an altercation, according to the Sweet Home Police Department.
According to a department statement, SHPD received a report of a possible stabbing at approximately 7:41 p.m. Tuesday. Officers responded to the 1200 block of 40th Avenue and made contact with the male victim.
Officers were told there had been an altercation between a 17-year-old boy and his parents. The altercation became physical and subsequently the boy produced a folding pocket knife and, police said, stabbed his father in the leg. The victim had a puncture wound just above his left knee, according to police.
The wound was approximately 1 inch long and required stitches, according to the statement.
The boy was taken into custody for domestic violence – second degree assault and -unlawful use of a weapon. He was transported to the Linn Benton Juvenile Detention Facility where he was lodged.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Officer Sean Potter at (541) 367-5181.