Derry Man Stabbed Following Argument Over Alcohol Purchase

A Salem man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stabbing another man following an argument about the purchase of alcohol.

Adam Coco, 22, of Salem is charged with first degree assault with a deadly weapon, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, possession of marijuana and criminal threatening.

At 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Salem Police said they were notified that Parkland Medical Center in Derry was treating the victim of a stabbing that occurred in Salem. Salem officers and detectives began investigating and determined that the incident occurred in the area of 6 to 8 General Pulaski Drive.

Salem Police said it appears the stabbing was the result of an argument over the purchase of alcohol and during a physical altercation Coco brandished a knife.

The victim, Andrew Roy, 20, of Derry sustained lacerations to his face and neck area and a stab wound to the chest. The injuries were not believed to be life threatening.

Detectives were able to locate Coco and recover the knife and other evidence, plus a small amount of marijuana. He was taken into custody without incident.

His bail was set at $25,000 cash pending arraignment on Wednesday morning in Salem District Court.