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Taylorville Man Accused Of Stabbing Appears In Court

A man accused of stabbing his roommate in Taylorville made an appearance in Christian County Court Monday morning. 25-year-old Logan Wilson of Taylorville appeared before Judge Douglas Jarman. Wilson is being charged with aggravated domestic battery.  At 6:08 PM Christian County 9-1-1 received a call of a stabbing at 502 South Houston Street. 

 

According to Christian County State’s Attorney Mike Havera, Wilson stabbed his roommate Alex Riggs in the neck. Riggs says he was stabbed in the neck and police observed blood on his shirt. Wilson told police that he was “sick of his roommate stealing his stuff so he stabbed him.” Riggs was transported to a Springfield area hospital for treatment.  He was in stable condition.  

 

State’s Attorney Havera asked for $100,000 for bond. Judge Jarman found probable cause. Bond was set at $100,000 with 10% to apply. Public Defender, Tiffany Senger was appointed. First appearance with her is set for July 19th at 10 AM. 

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