CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake man was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly hit his roommate with a hatchet and then stabbed him with a knife during an early morning argument.
Ronald Babb, 63, was arrested for allegedly assaulting roommate Richard Kee, 45, according to Sgt. Dominic Ramirez of the Clearlake Police Department.
Ramirez said that at approximately 4:24 a.m. Wednesday Clearlake Police officers were dispatched to 3717 Koloko St. for a report of an assault victim.
When the officers arrived, they contacted Babb and Kee, who Ramirez said both live at the home.
During the investigation it was discovered that a verbal altercation took place between the two men, with Babb allegedly striking Kee with a hatchet in the head twice, causing moderate injuries, according to Ramirez.
Ramirez said Kee left the residence, however, he later returned and the argument continued. At that point, Babb allegedly stabbed Kee in the stomach with a knife.
Police arrested Babb for assault with a deadly weapon and booked him at the Lake County Jail, where he is being held on $25,000 bail, Ramirez said.
Ramirez said Kee was flown out of county for medical treatment. He was listed in stable condition and later released.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Officer Thompson at the Clearlake Police Department, 707-994-8251.