Pine Bluff police arrested a man in connection with a stabbing on the parking lot of Saracen Casino Resort on Saturday.
As a result of the investigation, Hershell Osgood, 40, is being held in connection with charges of two counts of aggravated assault and one count of battery in the first degree, according to a news release from the police.
While working part time at the casino Saturday, an officer with the Pine Bluff Police Department investigated a disturbance in the parking area involving a black Ford Bronco.
During the initial contact, the driver of the vehicle, later identified as Richard Russell, stated everything was fine. However, shortly thereafter, the officer discovered Russell had been stabbed, according to the release.
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Russell identified Osgood as the individual responsible for the stabbing and said that the suspect was still inside the vehicle. Additional witnesses reported that Osgood acted aggressively while armed with a knife, advancing toward them in a threatening manner and causing them to fear for their safety, according to the release.
Osgood was detained on scene without further incident. Russell was transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.