Vanker

UTICA — Following a police response to his apartment on Nov. 25, 70-year-old Joseph Vanker, of Utica, was arraigned on a charge of assault with intent to murder.

Utica police were dispatched to Vanker’s apartment for a welfare check after a 911 hang-up. The police reportedly discovered a victim suffering from stab wounds and requiring immediate medical attention. According to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, Vanker allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times.

“When individuals turn to violence instead of peaceful means to settle disputes, it tears at the fabric of our community. We remain committed to seeking accountability through the justice system and ensuring public safety,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said in a press release.

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