Rockville student stabbed on trail

Three arrested after incident along Hop River rail path

Two men and a teen were arrested Saturday in connection with the stabbing of a 17-year-old Rockville High School student along the Hop River rail trail in Vernon late Friday.

According to police, the student, who was not identified, was stabbed multiple times in his torso, legs and head during the incident that occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. Police said the stabbing likely took place along the trail near the Ryefield condo complex. After being stabbed, the teen made his way to a Union Street home to report the stabbing.

The teen was brought to Rockville General Hospital and later transferred to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for more treatment. Police said the teen was in stable condition Saturday afternoon with non-life threatening injuries.

Shortly after the stabbing, officers located a vehicle in the Terrace Drive apartment complex that was believed to be involved. Officers searched the vehicle and found a hunting knife, a baseball bat, and a wooden pole that had knife blades taped to both ends.

Police arrested Haley Machholz, 19, of 77 Sunnyview Drive, Vernon; Jakwai Sosa, 20, of 277 Martin St., Hartford; and a 15year-old Vernon teen who were in the vehicle. The trio were charged with possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle. Machholz posted a $100,000 bond and will appear in Rockville Superior Court on Sept. 24. Sosa was held on a $100,000 bond and will appear in Rockville court on Monday. The teen was detained in juvenile detention.

“It is believed the victim was known to the assailants and it was not a random act,” Lt. William Meier III said.

Police are working with Vernon school officials about the incident, and anyone with information should call the police at 860-872-9126. Callers may remain anonymous.