By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
A Winlock man was arrested last night after a fight outside Franks Hideaway bar in which another man was stabbed.
Police and aid were called just before 8 p.m. to the establishment on East Walnut Street. The victim, a 41-year-old Winlock resident, was taken to Providence Centralia Hospital with a wound on his mid torso and another on his shoulder area, according to authorities.
Police Chief Terry Williams said the two men had been out back fighting. One said he got punched three or four times so he pulled out his pocket knife.
The victim went inside and the bartender called 911, Williams said.
Lance J. Churchill was arrested for second-degree assault and booked into the Lewis County Jail. The victim may be charged with assault as well, according to the chief.
Williams said he couldn’t determine what prompted the altercation. The men claimed not to know each other, he said.
The victim’s injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, according to responders.
Its the second time in less than a month somebody has been stabbed in Winlock.
On the evening of Nov. 14, a Winlock man was riding his motorcycle near the skate park when two young men on the sidewalk yelled something at him, Williams said. He got off his motorcycle, a verbal altercation ensued and one of the men pulled out a knife, according to Williams.
The victim was able to ride the three or four miles to his home and his wife took him to the hospital. It happened at Dexter and King Street.
The chief said the suspects were described only as white males in their 20s.
Police are still looking for the pair. A gold colored SUV was in the area and may have witnessed the attack, according to police.
Williams is asking anyone who has information to call Lewis County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-748-6422.
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