Pike County stabbing suspect turns self in

Published 10:10 pm Monday, October 30, 2017

A Magnolia man wanted for the stabbing of his wife has turned himself in to police.

According to Chief Ray Reynolds with the Magnolia Police Department, 55-year-old Bernard Wells turned himself in to the Magnolia Police Department around 3:30 Monday afternoon.

He has been charged with weapon possession by a felon, domestic violence assault and aggravated use of a deadly weapon.

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According to police, Wells stabbed his wife then fled the scene driving a silver 2007 Toyota Camry.