Man In Custody After Early Morning Stabbing

A man was taken into custody in Ellensburg, Washington on charges stemming from an early Friday morning stabbing in The Dalles.  According to The Dalles Police Department, 63-year-old Clay Parsons was taken into custody in Ellensburg and booked into jail on attempted murder and assault charges.  Police say that at about 3:45 a.m. Friday, officers arrived at a residence on the west side of The Dalles and located the victim, who had multiple stab wounds.  The suspect had fled, and was then identified as Parsons.  Information gathered at the scene indicated he was traveling northbound on Highway 197 from The Dalles.  Police did not release the condition of the victim.  The incident continues to be investigated by The Dalles Police and the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office.  Anyone who may have information on the case is encouraged to call The Dalles Police at 541-296-2613.

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