Update (12/20/18 3:30 p.m.) – Jarrad Allan Peterson, wanted by Yreka police for allegedly stabbing a man, is now behind bars in the Siskiyou County Jail. The Yreka Police Department said he turned himself in Thursday morning.
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Original story: YREKA, Calif. – Police are trying to track down a suspect who allegedly stabbed a man during a fight in Yreka.
The Yreka Police Department said on December 16 around midnight, Jarrad Allan Peterson stabbed a man several times during an altercation at a residence on Bluebird Street.
The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. He’s currently in stable condition.
Peterson is still wanted by police and may be taking a bus to Iowa. He is believed to still have a large knife.
The public is urged not to contact Peterson. Instead, call YPD at 530-841-2300.
The case remains under investigation.
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