NH man charged for stabbing at local Sears store

KEENE, NH (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - A 61-year-old New Hampshire man is facing charges after a stabbing at a department store.

Keene Police tell FOX 25 that they received a call just before noon on Friday about a disturbance at the Sears Essentials Store on West Street. Upon arrival, they found that a stabbing had occurred.

The unidentified victim was treated by the Keene Fire Department Ambulance and transported to the Cheshire Medical Center. Their condition is unknown.

Alvin Hilerio, of Westmoreland, NH, was arrested and charged with second degree assault and possession of a dangerous weapon. He was held on $15,000 cash bail.

The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Goodchild or Officer Michael Kopcha at (603) 357-9813.