Kent police arrest teen for attempted murder
November 16, 2007
The Kent Police Department made an arrest yesterday morning on charges of attempted murder, aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary stemming from a late-July home invasion that resulted in the stabbing of two people.
Andrew L. Collins, 18, of 705 Summit Gardens Bvld., was taken into custody at his home shortly before 8 a.m., according to the arrest report.
A further charge of possession of marijuana was added after police found the drug upon arrest.
According to the July 30 incident report, force was used to gain entry through a back door at 2 Joyanne Court. Two victims, neither of whom were listed as living at the residence, were hospitalized after the attack.
A police press release said additional arrests are expected in the case.
Contact public affairs reporter Tyrel Linkhorn at [email protected].