Staff reports 1:12 p.m.
Friday, March 9, 2018 1:12 pm
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ROCHESTER - A Walnut Street teenager was arrested today in the vicious stabbing of a Rochester man in an apartment building hallway on Wednesday.
Noah A. Dumont, 18, of 59 Walnut St., Rochester, was charged with first degree assault, a Class A felony. Police also had an active warrant on Dumont for receiving stolen property, also a Class A felony. The earlier case alleges Dumont stole tools valued at more than $3,000.
Rochester Police first responded around 2:50 a.m. to a stabbing in a common hallway of an apartment building at 17½ Bridge St. and found the male victim, who had been stabbed some seven times.
The 24-year-old victim did not reside at the address.
The suspect fled on foot, eluding police and a K-9 track.
The victim was transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital with what were described as non-life threatening injuries.
Bail for Dumont was set at $100,000. He was taken to Strafford County Jail pending his arraignment on Monday at Strafford County Superior Court.
This case remains an active investigation. Rochester Police are asking anyone who may have information that could assist with this investigation, to call the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128. Tipsters can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 603-335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.