Matthew Cohen, 25, Arrested On Multiple Charges After Stabbing Mike Hensley

  • Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Matthew Cohen, 25, was arrested on Monday, after stabbing Mike Hensley in East Ridge.

Police responded to the Rodeway Inn at 6647 Ringgold Road on a reported stabbing.

Police located potential suspects behind the building. Cohen, of Ooltewah, attempted to flee police after dropping a backpack and a handgun. He was arrested after a short foot pursuit.

The backpack was examined and found to contain a second firearm, a Karambit style knife, 96 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and $2001 cash.

Hensley identified Cohen as the party who stabbed him and was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

Cohen was charged with possession of Schedule 2 methamphetamine for resale, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, and resisting stop/frisk/halt. Charges stemming from the assault are pending further investigation.

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