On Friday, June 18th, the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a stabbing on Muncy Lane in Crescent City. Initial indications were that the victim was outside of his residence and approached for unknown reasons by the suspect. The suspect ultimately cut the victims head with a knife and fled on foot.
Several members of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area with the Crescent City CHP, and the Crescent City Police Department and quickly set up a perimeter. Crescent City Fire & Rescue and Del Norte Ambulance provided medical attention to the victim and transported to the hospital.
Officers located a backpack near the scene believed to contain identification belonging to the suspect who was recognized as someone that possibly fled from law enforcement Thursday after a traffic infraction. Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office command staff requested a Crescent City Police Department K9 Unit and K9 Lieutenant Kai was brought to the scene and a thorough search of the area was initiated.
K9 Lieutenant Kai quickly alerted and a suspect matching the description was located, hiding. 35 year old Andrew Essary surrendered and was taken into custody. A knife was found near him and was also collected.
