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WB man stabbed in Dallas Co.
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · July 17, 2014


A West Branch man suffered two stab wounds last week at the Dallas County Fairgrounds, allegedly coming from a fellow carnival worker, according to Dallas County Sheriff’s Department.


Sheriff’s deputies arrested Paul Joseph Boruch, 43, of South Bend, Ind., charging him with willful injury-causing serious injury, a Class C felony, and going armed with intent, a Class D felony, for the alleged stabbing of Richard Daniel Edmunds, 43, of West Branch.

Boruch faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of the Class C felony, or up to five years in prison if convicted of the Class D felony. The Class C felony carries a fine between $1,000 and $10,000; a Class D felony carries a fine between $750 and $7,500.

At his initial appearance in court, a judge set bond at $1,500, but that was increased to $10,000 when new information was provided to the court.

A motion hearing is set for 10 a.m. July 25; a preliminary hearing is set for 11 a.m. July 29. A judge also ordered Boruch to stay away from Edmunds.

Deputies found Edmunds about 1:04 a.m. July 8 at the fairgrounds, 28057 Fairgrounds Road, just north of Adel, after responding to a call that the suspect might also have a firearm.

Edmunds had two stab wounds in the back, and the knife was still protruding from one of the wounds. Dallas County emergency medical services, Adel Police Department, Waukee Police Department, Adel Fire Department and Iowa State Patrol also responded to the scene, with the EMS personnel transporting Edmunds to Mercy Hospital.

Edmunds underwent surgery to have the knife removed from his back, according to Dallas County Sheriff information. The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

Boruch was located at the other side of the fairgrounds and was arrested without incident, read the sheriff’s department’s information. Boruch was also taken to Mercy Hospital, but his injuries were unknown.

Several witness were interviewed at the scene and Dallas County deputies are still investigating the incident.

“This appears to be an isolated incident between employees of the carnival and alcohol may have been a factor,” read the press release.

It was not believed that the incident would affect the Dallas County Fair that started July 9.