Suspect in domestic disturbance charged with, among others, possession of a pistol and threatening

Posted By: David Fortier March 11, 2024

The suspect in a domestic altercation involving a stabbing on West Street on Saturday, March 9, has been located and charged.

Kevin Ricks, who fled the scene of a domestic disturbance after brandishing a firearm, was treated for minor stab wounds and charged after being located, according to Bristol Police.

Ricks appears to have choked the victim and the victim, in self-defense, stabbed Ricks, the release states. Ricks then brandished the firearm in front of witnesses and toward the victim before fleeing.

Ricks was charged with criminal possession of a pistol/revolver, assault in the third degree, threatening in the second degree, strangulation in the second degree, possession with intent to sell narcotics and breach of peace in the second degree.

The police statement concludes with a cautionary note about domestic disputes:

“Many times people don’t realize they’re involved in domestic disputes until it’s too late. Should anyone need assistance related to domestic violence they can contact the domestic violence hotline at 1-888-774-2900 or log on to http://www.ctcadv.org/.

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