BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Police say a man is expected to survive after being stabbed multiple times in Bethlehem, as authorities now search for the accused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The stabbing happened on the 600 block of Atlantic Street around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.<\/p>\n
A media release from police says officers responded to the home to find\u00a0an adult male with four stab wounds to his upper back and neck.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment, and the injuries do not appear life-threatening.<\/p>\n
The victim told police that his neighbor, identified as Jean Carlos Rodriguez-Ortiz, was the person who stabbed him.<\/p>\n
The victim also told police Rodriguez-Ortiz appeared to be intoxicated, and made rude comments towards a guest of the victim. A police report continues to say that a short time later, Rodriguez-Ortiz called out to the victim to apologize, and when the victim approached to speak with him, Rodriguez-Ortiz stabbed him multiple times.<\/p>\n
Officials say video footage obtained from a residential camera of the assault confirmed the victim\u2019s statements to police.<\/p>\n
Rodriguez-Ortiz fled the area prior to police arrival. Police have obtained an arrest warrant for him, charging him with aggravated assault and simple assault<\/p>\n