HUNTINGDON, PA — Police arrested a man March 23, 2026, following an attempted stabbing in the 400 block of Washington Street.
Officers responded to the scene at approximately 2:20 p.m. after receiving a report of the incident.
The suspect was identified as Kenneth Dale Parks Jr.
Investigators obtained video footage from witnesses and surveillance cameras from surrounding buildings.
The footage showed Parks brandishing a knife and charging at the victim while making threats, police said.
Parks fled the scene when witnesses said they were calling police.
Police obtained a felony arrest warrant and conducted a multi-hour search for Parks with assistance from the Huntingdon County Sheriff’s Office.
During the search, police received a tip about a residence where Parks was possibly hiding.
Officers made contact with a resident at the location who was not cooperative, police said.
Officers later observed Parks leaving the area of the residence.
Parks attempted to flee on foot as officers approached but was quickly apprehended.
Parks was lodged in the Huntingdon County Jail on felony and misdemeanor charges.
