LAKE WALES, Fla. — Police in Lake Wales arrested a man they said cut a victim's throat and then stabbed them on February 11.
Lake Wales Police said officers were called to Washington Avenue and Jewel Street for a noise disturbance. When they arrived, they found a man lying close to the intersection with a deep cut to the neck and a stab wound in the torso.
Detectives said the victim was arguing with Jamie Lydell Bibbs, 49, over $4.00 used to purchase crack cocaine. The two began fighting, and detectives said as they were fighting, Bibbs allegedly pulled a knife, cut the victim's throat, and stabbed them in the side.
Police said the victim's life was saved, and they are expected to recover.
Bibbs was arrested Tuesday on a charge of attempted second-degree murder.
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