Man Charged in Connection With Stabbing at Party in West Haven

West Haven police have arrested an 18-year-old Stratford man who is accused of stabbing someone in the chest during a party in November. 

Police said they arrested 18-year-old Skyler Crabtree, of Stratford, Tuesday on an outstanding arrest warrant in connection with an incident on Nov. 19, when the victim was stabbed three times in the chest, police said. 

The stabbing happened during a house party on York Street and the victim was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was in serious condition. He was eventually released.

Police said they also learned that another victim been stabbed in his back, but he never sought medical attention.

Crabtree was charged with two counts of assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree and breach of peace. 

He was released on a $75,000 bond.

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