Springfield police investigate stabbing

SPRINGFIELD - Springfield police are investigating a stabbing incident where the victim was stabbed multiple times with a screw driver before fleeing the area.

Police responded to a domestic dispute at 139 Springfield Ave. about 9 a.m. Monday. Reneasha Hayes, 26, had stabbed Michael Poulson, 31, two times with a screw driver, police said.

Poulson refused EMS transportation to the hospital.

Neither filed charges, however Springfield police are investigating the incident.

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SPRINGFIELD - Springfield police are investigating a stabbing incident where the victim was stabbed multiple times with a screw driver and then fled the area.

The incident happened in the 100 block of Springfield Avenue.

At 9 a.m. Chief Philip Thorne said officers along with tracking dogs from the Bay County Jail were searching for the man.

"Our victim did take a couple of stab wounds with a screw driver and has left the area," Thorne said. "We are trying to locate him. Of course we're initiating the investigation into what led to the stabbing."

Thorne added that ultimately officers want6ed to know "how bad is he hurt and what kind of medical aid can we get to him."

As Thorne was speaking the man returned to the home where he was stabbed.  

The incident is under investigation.