Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) - Knives seem to be the weapon of choice lately in the Sioux Falls area. Sioux Falls Police say there have been a spate of stabbings recently. Captain Greg VanDeKamp Thursday evening, just east of downtown, a 21 year old man reported that the man with whom he was walking had pulled a knife on him. Police arrested Burnell Wayne Blindman on a weapons violation and aggravated assault at 8th and Nesmith.
Early Friday morning, SFPD was called to a 9-1-1 hangup at an apartment complex on the city's southwest side. 36 year old Jeffrey A.Clark was arrested for alledgedly trying to stab a 20 year old female with a knife during an argument.
No injuries were reported in the first two incidents.
Another apparent stabbing last night on North Cliff Avenue sent a person to the hospital with unknown injuries. No arrests have been announced in that case, and we'll learn more Monday morning.