(Bridgeport, CT – June 10, 2014) – Detectives Monday arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery and stabbing that happened over the weekend.
Detectives Art Calvao and Chris Borona investigated the attack, which left the victim with multiple stab wounds including to his head, face and chest. The victim was located in the area of Main and Lumber streets.
Officer Thomas Lattanzio later developed the identity of a possible suspect. When detectives spoke with the victim, he was able to identify the suspect, Jorge Valle, 28, from a photographic lineup.
The victim is expected to recover but suffered from multiple injuries, including a collapsed lung.
The detectives Monday went to the business where Valle worked. He was arrested without incident on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and carrying a dangerous weapon.
Bond set at $250,000.
Valle was released from incarceration four months ago and is on probation.