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St. Mary Parish deputies arrest man accused of stabbing person in head, face in Jeanerette park

57 minutes 52 seconds ago Friday, May 01 2026 May 1, 2026 May 01, 2026 11:17 AM May 01, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

JEANERETTE — A 56-year-old man accused of attempted murder following a stabbing at a Jeanerette park has been arrested by St. Mary Parish deputies. 

According to deputies, Earl Charles was developed as a suspect after the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office was notified by the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office about the stabbing on Thursday. 

A man had lacerations to the head and neck after the stabbing, deputies noted. 

Shortly after this, Charles was taken into custody and booked on attempted second-degree murder charges. His bond was not immediately set. 

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