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Boone Police Department Makes Arrest in Stabbing on North Street in Boone

george_j_fosterOn Dec. 18, 2016, at approximately 1:48 p.m., Boone Police, Watauga Medics and Watauga Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an assault with a knife on North Street.  When officers arrived, they located a male victim suffering from a stab wound to the leg.  The victim was transported to Watauga Medical Center by Watauga Medics. 

As a result of the investigation, George “Jordy” Foster, 27 years of age, of 515 Junaluska Road, Boone, was arrested and charged with Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury.  Mr. Foster was taken before a Watauga County Magistrate where a $55,000 secured bond was set pending a January 17, 2017, appearance in Watauga District Court.