On May 6, 2014 at approximately 11:30 p.m. a call was received at Metro 911 reporting a fight in the 5100 block of Dover Drive in Cross Lanes, WV. Deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office responded. Deputies arrived and discovered one person stabbed as a result of the fight.
The victim, Fred Lee Cook, Jr., 29 years old of Cross Lanes, had been cut across his abdomen. Ambulances from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority were dispatched to the area. The Deputy Sheriffs on scene quickly questioned others in the residence about the stabbing. They were told Mr. Cook was arguing with his cousin Stephon Jerome LeMaster, 20 years old of Cross Lanes. Both live at that residence with other family members. During the fight Mr. LeMaster stabbed Mr. Cook.
Mr. LeMaster was located elsewhere on the property, in an adjacent apartment. While Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Deputies attempted to detain Mr. LeMaster, who was described as cooperative, they were interrupted by his girlfriend, Chelsea Huffman, 19 years old of Cross Lanes.
After the scene was made safe the KCEAA crews came to the scene to treat the victim, Mr. Cook. He was transported to Charleston Area Medical Center’s General Division for treatment. Details of his current condition are unknown to law enforcement.
Deputies at the scene located additional evidence, including the knife believed used in the incident.
Mr. LeMaster was arrested and charged with malicious wounding. He was out of jail on bond for a separate, pending felony offense, having been charged by Saint Albans Police Department. Ms. Huffman was charged with disorderly conduct, underage consumption, and obstructing an officer. Both were taken to South Central Regional Jail to be held until their arraignments.
As is always the case in criminal matters, the charges against Mr. LeMaster and Ms. Huffman are merely accusations. Each is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Attached are mug shots taken during their arrests.
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Corporal B. D. Humphreys
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office
301 Virginia Street East,
Charleston WV 25301
desk: 304-357-0732 / cell: 304-951-7328
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