Raynham Police: Man Stabbed Woman In Stomach

RAYNHAM, MA — An attempted murder suspect was arrested at a Raynham Walmart Friday, according to police. John Davenport, 51, of Quincy, was charged with stabbing a woman in the stomach in Avon last week. Police issued a warrant for his arrest and issued an alert for his vehicle, a white Ford F-150 truck with attached camper.

On Friday at about 1 p.m., Raynham police found the truck in the parking lot of a Walmart on Paramount Drive.

"Raynham Police, in cooperation with Avon Police, then took positions outside of the camper and approached the vehicle in an attempt to make contact with DAVENPORT," Raynham Police Chief James Donovan said in a statement. "Officers subsequently approached the camper and spoke with a woman who was inside, and observed significant movement inside the camper prior to her exiting to speak with them further. Following a brief on-scene interview, the woman was removed from the immediate area and officers were able to initiate a conversation with DAVENPORT, who responded from inside the camper. After a brief period of time, DAVENPORT complied with officers’ requests to exit the camper and was placed into custody without further incident."

Davenport was transferred to the custody of Avon police and charged with attempted murder.

Photo: John Davenport's mugshot following his arrest in Raynham January 26, 2018, on an attempted murder charge. (Credit: Raynham Police Department)