For Immediate Release November 27, 2007                                           

Contact: Corey Welford/Jessica Venezia 617-679 6522 Paul Landry/ Everett PD 617-394 2462                                                                                                                   

Everett Man To Be Arraigned On Assault, Intent To Murder Charges

EVERETT – Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone’s office and the Everett Police Department informed the public today that a 21-year-old Everett man will be arraigned this afternoon in connection with the stabbing of a 19-year-old victim in Everett.   

Kenneth Parker, age 21, of Everett, was arrested last evening at approximately 8:00 p.m. by Everett Police and State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office. He will be arraigned today in Malden District Court on charges of armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.
On Saturday, November 24, at approximately 12:03 a.m., Everett Police responded to a report of a possible stabbing on Sycamore Street near Gledhill Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, police found a male victim laying face down on the street, suffering from apparent stab wounds and bleeding profusely. The victim was transported to a Boston-area hospital where he remains and is being treated for serious injuries.

Everett Police and State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office commenced an immediate investigation. Based on that investigation, it is alleged that the defendant assaulted and stabbed the victim.
The arraignment is scheduled to occur today in Malden District Court.

These charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The prosecutor assigned to the case is Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Keeley.

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