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Janesville Police Department
Saturday August 28th, 2021 :: 07:14 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Arrest made in stabbing incident

Arrest made in stabbing incident
 
 
 
On August 27, 2021 officers were sent to the 200 blk of S. Main for a stabbing.  Officers located the victim in the street with what appeared to be a stab wound to the abdomen.  The victim as transported to Mercy Hospital and was taken to surgery.
 
The investigation led officers to Willie C. Jenkins male 46, who had fresh blood on his arm.  Jenkins is being held at the Rock County Jail.  This incident is still under investigation.  

The suspect and victim are known to each other. 
 
Arrested:
Jenkins, Willie C. Male 46 years old
 
Charges:
940.23(1) 1st Degree Recklessly Injury - Felony
 
 
 
 
Incident Number: JV2143519
Location: 200 blk S. Main St.
By: Lt. Ratzlaff
Date: 08-28-2021
 
 
 
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
 

Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548

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Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100

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