Sarcoxie, MO – A Sarcoxie man is accused of allegedly stabbing another man multiple times early Friday morning, leaving the victim hospitalized but in stable condition.
According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 3:09 a.m. Friday to a reported assault at a residence in the 3500 block of Bridgeview Road in Sarcoxie. When deputies arrived, they found an adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later reported to be in stable condition.
Investigators say the suspect, identified as 29-year-old Colten J. Franklin of Sarcoxie, was located during the investigation and taken into custody without incident. Authorities allege Franklin was responsible for the stabbing and has since been formally charged with first-degree assault. He is currently being held without bond.
According to the sheriff’s office, Franklin was allegedly already on parole at the time of the incident for prior convictions, including first-degree assault and third-degree assault involving a special victim. Officials say he had been released from the Missouri Department of Corrections in December 2025, with more than eight years remaining on his sentence.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details about what may have led to the alleged assault. No further information about the victim has been made public.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
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