Alleged stabber charged with attempted murder - Gate House

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By Ian Hand for the Mail Tribune November 04. 2014 12:47PM Alleged stabber charged with attempted murder Benjamin Charles Williamson A man was stabbed and taken to the hospital Monday evening in Ashland. The alleged assailant was arrested on attempted murder charges. Ashland police responded to reports of a stabbing at the 1300 block of Quincy street at 9:30 p.m.  Benjamin Charles Williamson, 34, came home and found a man in his house, according to a police report. Williamson is suspected of stabbing the man several times before leaving his residence and calling 911 to report himself. The victim, also  34 years old,  was known by Williamson's wife and had been let in by her earlier in the day and was visiting, the report said.  Williamson then left his residence, but called 911 to report himself. He then waited for police to arrive and was arrested for attempted murder and two assault charges.  The victim was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center with serious injuries from multiple stab wounds. His condition was stable as of Tuesday morning.  Williamson was lodged at Jackson County Jail on $2 million bail. His only previous record in this county involved a vehicle registration violation in 2003. Ashland police detectives are continuing the investigation.  http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20141104/NEWS/141109875 © 2015 Copyright © 1995-2011 Crain Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Statement -->