On February 28th at approximately 4:04 am, Officers of the Marquette Police Department were dispatched to a felonious assault complaint and home invasion in the 400 Block of West Hewitt St.
Upon arrival, police identified a man who was stabbed, and another who had injuries from being struck by a blunt object. Medial aid was rendered to both men and they were transported to UPHS-Marquette. Both men were treated for their injuries, and have since been discharged from the hospital. Both men were acquainted with one another before the incident took place.
The investigation, which is ongoing, showed that 32 year-old Marquette Resident, Alexander Chapoton assaulted the male victim with two frying pans. The victim sustained injuries, and countered the assault by stabbing Chapoton.
Alexander Chapoton was arrested on charges which were reviewed by the Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office, and authorized by the 96th District Court of Marquette. The arrest warrant included the following charges:
1 count – Assault with Intent to Murder – Lifetime Felony
1 count – Home Invasion – 1st Degree – 20 Year Felony
2 counts – Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder or by Strangulation – 10 year Felony
1 count – Assault with a Dangerous Weapon – 4 year Felony
Chapoton was lodged at the Marquette County Jail. His bond was set at $500,000 Cash or Surety. Chapoton has not yet been arraigned.
Marquette Police were assisted by UPHS-Marquette EMS, Marquette City Fire Department and Northern Michigan University Public Safety.
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