Arrest Made After Stabbing of Juvenile in Charles Town
Man arrested for stabbing a juvenile in Charles Town
The Journal | Tuesday, January 7, 2025
By Tom Markland
In a concerning incident early Monday, Charles Town police apprehended Jason Lloyd Lang, 41, after he allegedly stabbed a juvenile in an unprovoked attack on East 1st Avenue. The injured victim was treated at a local medical facility for a stab wound to the shoulder. Lang has been charged with malicious assault and resisting arrest, following a brief struggle with officers who located him nearby. This alarming event underscores ongoing public safety issues in Charles Town, echoing residents' concerns about violence, particularly among vulnerable individuals.
