Stabbing Incident on Washington Street East Leads to Arrest
A stabbing incident occurred on Washington Street East in Charleston, West Virginia, on Friday morning. One person was injured and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police have arrested John Oldaker, 58, in connection with the incident and charged…
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 18, 2026 —
CHARLESTON, WV – A stabbing incident that took place on Washington Street East on Friday morning has resulted in an arrest, according to authorities. One individual sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.
Police have identified and arrested John Oldaker, 58, in connection with the event. Mr. Oldaker has been charged with malicious wounding. Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident or the relationship between the individuals involved were not immediately available. The specific time of the incident on Friday morning was not provided.
The Charleston Police Department is handling the ongoing investigation. The name of the injured individual has not been released.
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