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Rock Rapids, Iowa — An Inwood man facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after an incident in Inwood in May has pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against him.
According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of an assault with a weapon on Saturday, May 16th, at 313 South Main Street — The Belly Up Bar and Grill in Inwood.
Authorities say the investigation led to the arrest of 34-year-old Dane Charles Long of Inwood.
According to criminal complaints filed in Lyon County District Court, authorities allege Long armed himself with a knife and used it during the incident, chasing the victim while brandishing the knife before stabbing the victim.
Investigators also allege the victim suffered serious injury during the incident.
According to the attempted murder complaint, investigators allege Long attempted to cause the victim’s death by stabbing the victim with a knife.
Court records further state that a knife was recovered at the scene.
Long is charged with attempted murder, going armed with intent, willful injury, aggravated assault while displaying a weapon, first-degree harassment, person ineligible to carry a dangerous weapon, and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime.
If convicted on all charges and sentenced consecutively, Long could face more than 40 years in prison.
At last report, Long remained in the Lyon County Jail in Rock Rapids in lieu of a $50,000 bond.
