Newark Man Charged With Attempted Murder Faces New Charge

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Chet Dewolf (photo: Wayne Co. Sheriff's Dept)

New charges have been filed against a Newark man arrested earlier this week for attempted murder.

22-year-old Chet Dewolf was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly strangling a woman during an incident that happened last Saturday. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says the incident that resulted in Dewolf being charged with strangulation, was reported to them on Wednesday.

Dewolf was arrested Monday night for allegedly attacking a woman, slitting her throat, and stabbing her multiple times.  At last word, the victim from the Sunday night incident was in critical condition at Strong.

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