Topics

More

State College Police Investigating Stabbing Of 16-Year-Old Male

The State College Police Department is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred around 1 a.m. on Monday, June 5, in the area of Plaza Drive.

The 16-year-old victim reported lacerations likely by a “machete” on his back, leg, and arm by a known male. The victim received medical care at UPMC Altoona and has been released from the hospital.

Nineteen-year-old Emanuel Cespedes was arrested following a police investigation and arraigned on counts of aggravated assault, robbery, simple assault, receiving stolen property, and harassment in relation to the stabbing.

“Cespedes was remanded to Centre County Correctional Facility in lieu of $150,000.00 bail,” State College Police said in a press release.

The State College Police Department is requesting anyone with more information about the incident to contact its department by phone at 814-234-7150, by email at [email protected], or through an anonymous tip on its website.

Your ad blocker is on.

Please choose an option below.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter:
OR
Support quality journalism:
Purchase a Subscription!

About the Author

Keeley Lamm

Keeley is a senior from Richmond, Virginia, majoring in journalism. She's Onward State's social media manager and talks about awesome stuff on our podcast, Podward State, too. You can usually find her on a porch, but if not, feel free to contact Keeley on Twitter @keeleylammm or [email protected].

Crashing Out: McKenzie Clauss’ Senior Column

“It’s OK to feel devastated when you have to leave a place that means so much to you.”

State College Listed As Team Base Camp Site For 2026 FIFA World Cup

Teams can train at Jeffrey Field and stay at the Penn Stater Hotel.

Report: Penn State Hoops Forward Kachi Nzeh Enters Transfer Portal

Nzeh will be searching for his third program with two years of eligibility remaining.

113kFollowers
164kFollowers
64.5kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
Sign up for our Newsletter
Other posts by Keeley

Podward State: Season 12, Episode 3 Ft. Marie Hardin

Before she heads to Connecticut for her new role, we caught up with Hardin about her start in journalism and her favorite memories with Bellisario College students.

Pat Romano Honing In On Community & Transparency In Board Of Trustees Campaign

Uma Moriarity Aiming To ‘Future Proof University For Generations To Come’ In Board Of Trustees Campaign