A Paton man is currently in custody on multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a relative, lighting the victim’s house on fire, and eluding from law enforcement. According to Greene County District Court Records, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office received a report on March 11 around 2:15 p.m. on an individual who was allegedly stabbed in the back with a pair of scissors by 28-year-old Devin Christopher Hackfort in the 300 block of State Street in Paton. While the victim was being transported to the hospital, Hackfort called, saying he lit the house on fire. Greene County Sheriff’s Office located Hackfort in a 2011 Honda CRV a short time later, traveling north on U Avenue, taking off at a high rate of speed when law enforcement attempted to complete a traffic stop. Hackfort traveled back into Paton, reaching speeds of 70 mph in a 25-mph zone. His vehicle was stopped with the assistance of law enforcement, and while being detained, he spit in a deputy’s face and threatened to kill the deputy transporting him. He is currently being held at the Greene County Jail, facing attempted murder, a class B felony, second-degree arson, a class C felony, eluding 25 mph over the limit, a class D felony, first-degree harassment, an aggravated misdemeanor, assault on persons in certain occupation causing bodily injury, an aggravated misdemeanor and assault on persons in certain occupations, a serious misdemeanor. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for March 19 at the Greene County Courthouse. Hackfort can face a maximum sentence of 45 years in prison and over $43,000 in fines from all the charges if convicted.
Paton Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Stabbing Individual, Lighting House On Fire And Eluding From Law Enforcement
