$250,000 Bond Set in Jonesboro Lyft Driver Stabbing Case

$250,000 Bond Set in Jonesboro Lyft Driver Stabbing Case

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $250,000 cash or surety bond after police say he stabbed a Lyft driver in the neck and attempted to steal the victim’s vehicle. Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge Jake Laport with criminal attempt, a Class A felony, and second-degree battery, a Class C felony. According to the Jonesboro Police Department, officers responded Wednesday to a fight on Griffin Street and foun…

Lyft Driver Stabbed in Neck During Alleged Robbery Attempt in Jonesboro - NEA Report

JONESBORO, Ark. — A Lyft driver was stabbed in the neck before fighting off a passenger who allegedly tried to steal his SUV, according to Jonesboro police. Jake E. Laport, 36, was arrested on suspicion of criminal attempt to commit aggravated robbery, a Class A felony, and second-degree battery, a [read more...] The post Lyft Driver Stabbed in Neck During Alleged Robbery Attempt in Jonesboro appeared first on NEA Report.