Springfield man accused in stabbing indicted in Clark County

Harold Bennett

Harold Bennett

A Springfield man accused of stabbing another man in the stomach with a pocket knife and attempting to stab his son was indicted in Clark County Common Pleas Court.

Harold Bennett, 52, was indicted on a count of felonious assault.

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Police began their investigation when they were called to a home on the 1600 block of Catawba Avenue. When they arrived, they saw a man being treated by medics with a stab wound, according to a police report.

“(The victim) pulled up his shirt and I observed a cut/possible puncture wound to his abdomen,” the report says. “(The victim) informed me that Bennett had entered onto his property and attempted to fight with him. He stated Bennett began chasing him while wielding a knife and attempted to cut/ stab him. He stated he began running around cars on the street trying to create distance from the assailant, however, he was eventually stabbed in the stomach.”

Others indicted in Clark County Common Pleas Court are:

Anthony Gaddy, 31, 1619 S Fountain Ave. in Springfield: having weapons under disability and improper handling of firearms in a motor vehicle.

Demetris Clark, 31, 626 N. Murray St. in Springfield: possession of heroin, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of cocaine and illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto the grounds of a specified governmental facility

Stephanie Hoover, 40, 1238 Burket Ave. in New Carlisle: two counts of assault.

Michael Wallace, 23, 2256 Hillside Ave. in Springfield: having weapons under disability, improper handling of firearms ina motor vehicle, carrying concealed weapon.

Krista Rice, 45, 1242 Fyffe Ave. in New Carlisle: theft.

Angila Fields, 40, 4610 Strathaven Ave. in Dayton: operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Christopher Crane Jr., 36: escape.

Angeline Barker, 40, 2229 Sunset Ave. in Springfield: theft.

Josiah Gilbert, 32, 223 S. Western Ave. in Springfield: carrying concealed weapon.

Jason Caroppoli, 57, 417 E. Grand Ave. in Springfield: Robbery and receiving stolen property.

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