Man arrested after Niagara bar stabbing
NIAGARA, Wis. — A 40-year-old man potentially faces an aggravated battery charge after reportedly stabbing another man early Saturday at a Niagara bar.
Officers with the Niagara Police Department and Marinette County Sheriff’s Office were called about 1:36 a.m. Saturday to the Pit Stop Bar & Grill, where they found an adult male with an apparent stab wound to the leg, according to a news release from Niagara Police Chief Michael Chapman.
The man, who was not identified, was taken to Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson with injuries that are not considered life threatening, according to the news release.
A source familiar with the victim said he is a 30-year-old Niagara resident who is now at a downstate Wisconsin hospital for treatment.
The suspect fled before law enforcement arrived but was quickly located and taken into custody, the news release states. Charges under consideration/include aggravated battery — intend bodily harm.
The 40-year-old’s name also was not provided. As of Tuesday he had not appeared in Marinette County Circuit Court.
This incident remains under active investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Those with information on this incident are asked to contact the Niagara Police Department at 715-251-3123 or can submit anonymous tips through Marinette County Crime Stoppers, 800-427-5857 or 715-735-5111.



