Danville man arrested in connection with Washington St. stabbing

DPD say they have a suspect in custody; the victim was last reported in stable condition.

ContributedDanville Police Department/FacebookDonald Hardy Jr., suspected of stabbing a Danville man, is awaiting trial in the public safety building.

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – A Danville man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing another man over the weekend.

DPD says that officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Washington St. on Sunday, July 28, at 2:30 a.m. after receiving reports that someone had been stabbed. When they arrived, they say they found a 29-year-old Danville man suffering from multiple stab wounds. DPD reports the injuries were non-fatal, and the individual was transported to a nearby hospital. He was last reported to be in stable condition.

DPD say that their investigation of the scene resulted in the arrest of 23-year-old Donald Hardy Jr. of Danville who they charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. DPD say he was taken into custody is currently being held at the public safety building while awaiting a hearing.

If you have information about this case, contact DPD at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers anonymously at vccrimestoppers.org. You can also place an anonymous call to 217-446-TIPS (8477).