Investigation launched in stabbing
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from a man reporting he was stabbed while in the area of 84029 North Main St. in Milton-Freewater. UCSO was assisted by the Oregon State Police and emergency medical units on the call that came in at approximately 1:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Capt. Paul Wolverton said deputies learned the incident involved a dispute over a possibly-stolen vehicle. Juan Carlos Mondragon Diaz, 38, the stabbing victim, went to a residence in the area to call 911 for help. Wolverton said that Mondragon Diaz was taken to St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla for treatment. Named as persons of interest are Jose Alonso Armenta, 28, and Letycia Anton Rodriguez, 29.
“There is no information to indicate the circumstances of this incident have any ongoing threat or concern for the safety of the public in general,” Wolverton stated.
The investigation continues. Wolverton requests that anyone with information should call the sheriff’s office dispatch center at 541-966-3651 and reference Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Case No. 22-1715.
