The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, Dec. 12, at approximately 12:47 a.m. their office received a phone call from a resident of Motley, indicating that he was stabbed. Morrison County Deputies along with Staples Police Officers responded and made contact with the victim, Paul Eisel, age 45, of Motley.
During the initial investigation, Eisel advised law enforcement officers that he was stabbed with a pocket knife in his apartment at the Motley Motel by Patrick Smith, 35, of Motley. Deputies located and arrested Smith a short time later. Smith is currently being held in the Morrison County Jail pending formal charges. Eisel was transported to Staples Hospital by Staples Ambulance for the injuries that he sustained.
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Staples Police Department and Staples Ambulance.