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A stabbing incident reported on Sunday, August 27th, led to a suspect’s arrest in Washington Parish.

Deputy Blaine Polk of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office swiftly responded to a distress call concerning a stabbing incident on Elmer Magee Rd.

Upon arriving at the scene, Deputy Polk engaged with the victim, Anthony Magee (B/M, 10-12-1982). Anthony reported being attacked and stabbed in the face by David Tyler Dufrene. Anthony stated that he was walking near his residence on Elmer Magee when he encountered David. Anthony approached David to greet him, but David allegedly struck him in the face with a concealed blade. The attack left Anthony with a severe laceration near his eye. After the assault, David fled the scene in a white truck.

Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office contacted Northshore EMS due to the severity of Anthony’s injuries. He was subsequently taken to Lakeview Hospital for medical attention.

Two witnesses came forward during the investigation, corroborating Anthony’s account of the incident. All witnesses, including the victim, identified David Tyler Dufrene as the assailant. They also noted prior interactions with him.

While at the scene, Deputy Polk and Deputy Russel Walker received information from David’s sister and mother, who were in contact with him. Based on a call with his mother, David’s whereabouts were traced to Walthall County, Mississippi. A teletype was dispatched to the Walthall County Sheriff’s Office to assist in locating David. The subject was located and apprehended by the Walthall County Sheriff’s Department. A detention report was filed, and David Tyler Dufrene is currently in custody.