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Fairfield Police Arrest Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Victim Friday Morning

FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — A Fairfield man was arrested on homicide charges Friday afternoon in connection to the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man.

Fairfield police say the stabbing was reported around 5:30 a.m. Friday morning near Boynton Ave. and Beck Ave. The victim was taken to an area hospital and underwent surgery, but ultimately died from his injuries.

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Based on information from witnesses and a statement the victim said to police before he died, officers identified a suspect. Around 2:30 p.m., police arrested 34-year-old Jason Moran Thomas and booked him into the county jail.

Police say detectives recovered the weapon used in the stabbing and claim this was an "isolated incident stemming from a feud between those involved."

The victim's name has not yet been released.

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