SUNBURY - City police are investigating a stabbing a half-block away from a break-in during which a pregnant woman and a man were stabbed one day prior.
Sunbury Police report a fight occurred at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Reagan Street and Susquehanna Avenue. One victim, who was not identified by police, was treated and released from Sunbury Community Hospital for a stabbing injury, according to police.
Sgt. Christopher Blase, the officer in charge of the investigation, will arrest suspects as the case progresses while a news release asked for the public's help.
Police are asking residents to keep an eye out for the weapon possibly used in the fight: a clear-handled, silver-bladed folding knife, which is believed to have been discarded near the OPG playground/ballfield complex in the 300 block of North Second Street.
Anyone recovering a similar weapon in that area should contact the Sunbury Police Department through the Northumberland County 911 Center at 988-4539.
Witnesses to Wednesday's incident are asked to contact Blase at 286-4584, ext. 106.
Not related
Police said that Wednesday's fight is not related to the break-in at 544 Susquehanna Ave. at 9:42 p.m., Tuesday, during which two people were stabbed.
Nelson Anthony Navarro, 31, was charged by Sunbury Police Officer Gary Heckman with felony counts of aggravated assault, burglary, conspiracy and criminal trespass along with misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats, simple assault and reckless endangerment. He is currently incarcerated in Northumberland County Prison on $50,000 cash bail.
Police said the victims, residents of the home, were transported to area hospitals for injuries sustained in the incident. Media reports indicated one of the victims was a woman who is nine months pregnant. Police did not identify the victims nor any additional suspects involved, but the case is still under investigation.
Anyone with information on Tuesday's assault should leave a message for Heckman at 286-4584, extension 135.