SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Two people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing on Monday.
Scranton Police have arrested Bobbie Pinko and Jesus Matias Merrero, both of Scranton.
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Jesus Matias Merrero
Bobbie Pinko
Police say that they responded to the 700 block of Capouse Avenue after a man was stabbed in the neck multiple times and was hospitalized in critical condition.
Both people were taken into custody on West Olive Street without any incident.
Merrero was arrested on Aggravated Assault, Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault, and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon among other charges.
Pinko was arrested on the charge of Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault.
They also have preliminary hearings set for July 22 before District Judge Joanne Corbett.
