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On Friday, Feb. 11 at 12:21 a.m., South River police were dispatched to a borough residence for a disturbance. Police found two victims laying on the ground with multiple stab wounds each. Medical aid was provided to the victims and they were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
An investigation determined that Jonathan Deavereaux of Plainsboro, had stabbed his ex-girlfriend and her father, police said. Deavereaux was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, and one count of violating a final restraining order, police said.
Deavereaux was being held at the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center.
The investigation is active and is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kenneth Nale at 732-254-9002 ext. 123, or Detective Sergeant Bernard Mackiel at 732-254-9002 ext. 106.
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