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Stabbing At Trader Joe's Warehouse Leads To Worker's Arrest: PA State Police

A stabbing at a Trader Joe's Warehouse in Northampton County led to the arrest of a worker on Tuesday, Oct. 22, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.

Trader Joe’s Warehouse, 6835 Silver Crest Road, East Allen Township, Northampton County.

Trader Joe’s Warehouse, 6835 Silver Crest Road, East Allen Township, Northampton County.

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Cristian Burgos Vasquez, 39, a worker at the warehouse located at 6835 Silver Crest Road, East Allen Township, stabbed a co-worker multiple times with a knife following a verbal argument, state police said in a news release.

Troopers from Troop M in Bethlehem arrived on scene, treated the victim's wounds, and arrested Vasquez at 6:49 p.m., according to the news release. The victim was then taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg.

Burgos Vasquez was charged with:

  • Felony Aggravated Assault - Attempts to Cause or Causes Bodily Injury with Deadly Weapon.

  • Summary Harassment - Subject Other to Physical Contact.

  • Misdemeanor Simple Assault.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6, according to court documents. Burgos Vasquez is being held in Northampton County Prison on $75,000 bail.

Pennsylvania Game Commission Officers assisted at the scene, the news release states. 

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