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Man charged with assault to murder following stabbing investigation on Cape Cod, police say

Man charged with assault to murder following stabbing investigation on Cape Cod, police say (Barnstable Police Department)

BARNSTABLE, Mass. — A Saugus man was arraigned Thursday in connection to a stabbing on Cape Cod last week.

53-year-old Chad Miller was charged with assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault causing serious bodily injury.

Miller was ordered held pending a dangerousness hearing next Tuesday.

According to Barnstable Police, officers were called to Cape Cod Hospital around 1 a.m. on August 16 for a report of a 38-year-old man who suffered a stab wound to his abdomen.

His injuries were considered life-threatening at the time.

Investigators followed up on leads and identified Miller as a suspect. It’s unclear whether or not Miller knew the victim.

On August 20, police issued a warrant for his arrest, eventually taking him into custody at his Saugus residence.

The incident remains under investigation by Barnstable Police and the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office.

No further information was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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