Huntingdon Man Arrested for Attempted Stabbing

Kenneth Parks Jr. faces felony charges after alleged attack caught on video

Mar. 25, 2026 at 1:46pm

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A 36-year-old man from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania has been arrested and jailed on charges of felony aggravated assault following an alleged attempted stabbing incident that was captured on surveillance footage. Kenneth Parks Jr. was apprehended by police after an hours-long manhunt in the Huntingdon Borough area.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like attempted stabbing are concerning for any community, and this incident highlights the importance of effective law enforcement response and the role that surveillance technology can play in identifying and apprehending suspects.

The details

According to court records, Kenneth Parks Jr. is accused of attempting to stab someone in an incident that was caught on surveillance video. He was arrested on Monday and is currently jailed with bail set at $100,000. Parks is scheduled to face a preliminary hearing on April 1st.

  • The alleged attempted stabbing incident occurred on Monday.
  • Kenneth Parks Jr. was arrested on Monday following an hours-long manhunt.
  • Parks is scheduled to face a preliminary hearing on April 1st.

The players

Kenneth Parks Jr.

A 36-year-old man from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania who was arrested and jailed on felony aggravated assault charges following an alleged attempted stabbing incident.

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What’s next

The judge will decide at the preliminary hearing on April 1st whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the felony charges against Kenneth Parks Jr.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for vigilance and effective law enforcement response to violent crimes in local communities, as well as the valuable role that surveillance technology can play in identifying and apprehending suspects.