Man Charged After Alleged 10-Time Stabbing in Lewis County

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A 39-year-old man has been charged with malicious assault after allegedly stabbing a victim 10 times at a residence in Weston, West Virginia. The victim was found covered in blood and needed to be airlifted to a hospital for treatment of injuries predominantly to the chest and stomach area.

Why it matters

Violent crimes involving weapons like this stabbing incident raise concerns about public safety in the local community and the need for law enforcement to address any patterns of serious assault or other violent acts.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, police responded to a report of a stabbing on Kitson Street in Weston. When they arrived, they found Jedadiah Stump, 39, of French Creek, walking away from the scene with blood on his hands and clothes. EMS workers were attending to the victim, who had at least 10 stab wounds, mostly to the chest and stomach. The victim's condition was serious enough that they needed to be airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Police also noted a significant amount of blood in a bedroom at the residence, with a trail of blood leading from the room.

• On February 16, 2026, officers were dispatched to the reported stabbing incident on Kitson Street in Weston.

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Jedadiah Stump as the case proceeds through the criminal justice system.