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Moses Lake man arrested in stabbing

| October 17, 2012 6:00 AM

MOSES LAKE - Police arrested a 25-year-old Moses Lake Man Saturday afternoon for first-degree attempted murder.

Jerry R. Perry, 25, was taken into custody on West Northshore Drive near the Alder Street fill.

Perry allegedly entered the residence of Patrick M. Garcia, 23, at the 1000 block of West Third Avenue and, according to police reports, stabbed the man multiple times in the neck and upper torso.

Officers said that the two men were acquaintances.

Garcia was transported to Samaritan Healthcare for treatment of lacerations to the neck, head and back.

Perry was also booked on first-degree burglary charges.

Police said an investigation is still underway. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Moses Lake Police Department at 509-764-3887.

- Staff report

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