Teh One Who Knocks
05-24-2013, 10:59 AM
ABQ Journal Staff
Shortly after 1 a.m. this morning in the 5900 block of Taurus Avenue Northwest, a family party turned violent over the outcome of a poker game.
According to a report from Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Sergeant Aaron Williamson, 35-year-old Lewis Maxwell and his cousin, 42-year-old Stephen Steward, got into an argument over Maxwell’s 14-year-old son winning a poker game.
As the argument escalated, party goers were asked to leave. Steward demanded that Maxwell give him a ride home and Maxwell, along with his wife, agreed to drive him home.
According to the report, as they were driving, Steward became belligerent and punched Maxwell’s wife. Maxwell pulled into the Giant gas station at Golf Course Road and Paradise Boulevard where all parties exited the vehicle. A physical fight ensued where Steward kicked and punched Maxwell who also suffered a head injury.
According to the report, Maxwell produced a knife during the fight and stabbed Steward in the face and abdomen. Maxwell and his wife got back into the vehicle and returned to their home.
Steward was transported to the Univeristy of New Mexico Hospital where he is listed in serious condition. Maxwell was transported with nonlife-threatening injuries.
Maxwell will be charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon resulting in great bodily harm and tampering with evidence.
Steward will be charged with battery.
Shortly after 1 a.m. this morning in the 5900 block of Taurus Avenue Northwest, a family party turned violent over the outcome of a poker game.
According to a report from Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Sergeant Aaron Williamson, 35-year-old Lewis Maxwell and his cousin, 42-year-old Stephen Steward, got into an argument over Maxwell’s 14-year-old son winning a poker game.
As the argument escalated, party goers were asked to leave. Steward demanded that Maxwell give him a ride home and Maxwell, along with his wife, agreed to drive him home.
According to the report, as they were driving, Steward became belligerent and punched Maxwell’s wife. Maxwell pulled into the Giant gas station at Golf Course Road and Paradise Boulevard where all parties exited the vehicle. A physical fight ensued where Steward kicked and punched Maxwell who also suffered a head injury.
According to the report, Maxwell produced a knife during the fight and stabbed Steward in the face and abdomen. Maxwell and his wife got back into the vehicle and returned to their home.
Steward was transported to the Univeristy of New Mexico Hospital where he is listed in serious condition. Maxwell was transported with nonlife-threatening injuries.
Maxwell will be charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon resulting in great bodily harm and tampering with evidence.
Steward will be charged with battery.