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45-Year-Old Charged in Stabbing of Teen Near Louisville Waterfront Park

Police cite witness IDs plus a recovered knife ahead of a Monday hearing.

Overview

  • Louisville police arrested 45-year-old Vasilis Sakellardisis after a 15-year-old was stabbed near North Floyd and East Witherspoon Streets, with officers called around 10:21 p.m. Saturday following Thunder Over Louisville.
  • The boy suffered a serious cut and was taken to University of Louisville Hospital, where his injuries were deemed not life-threatening.
  • Witnesses pointed out the fleeing suspect, and officers say they saw a knife in his hand before he dropped it and was detained.
  • Court documents say officers also recovered homemade brass knuckles and described Sakellardisis as highly intoxicated and causing alarm.
  • Records list charges that include assault, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and fleeing or evading police, with a court appearance set for Monday.