Man charged with stabbing co-worker at Rochester Hills restaurant

By: Mary Beth Almond | Rochester Post | Published March 13, 2023

 David Isiah Roberts

David Isiah Roberts

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ROCHESTER HILLS — A 22-year-old man is facing a felonious assault charge after allegedly  stabbing a coworker during an argument about a woman.

David Isiah Roberts, of Troy, was arraigned March 10 in the 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills. He received a $10,000/10% bond and was released from the Oakland County Jail the same day, authorities said.

According to a statement by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Roberts is accused of stabbing his co-worker in the abdomen multiple times at approximately 5:25 p.m. March 8 at  the Hungry Howie’s restaurant in the 2000 block of Rochester Road in Rochester Hills, where both men worked. The two were reportedly arguing over a woman both men were interested in, deputies said. 

The knife used in the stabbing had a 5-inch blade, according to reports. 

The victim, a 28-year-old man from Rochester Hills, was taken to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery for injuries to his lung and liver. He was listed in stable condition at press time. 

Roberts’ probable cause conference has been scheduled for March 20 before Judge Nancy Carniak in Rochester Hills. 

Roberts’ attorney, Sterling Coleman, did not have any comments at press time. 

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