Just before 2 p.m., police received a report of a man having been assaulted with a knife in front of Northwest Trading Post, at 410 S. Clark St.
The man was reported to have been involved in a altercation with 20-year-old Raymond Ortiz, said a press release from Police Chief Tim Feathers sent this (Friday) morning.
"Ortiz allegedly brandished a knife, cutting the victim on the hand and then fled the scene," Feathers wrote.
Responding officers searched the area, but were unable to locate Ortiz. Feathers said that as a precautionary measure, several Powell schools were put on lockdown during the search.
Anyone with information regarding Oriz's whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement immediately. Powell police can be contacted at 754-2212, anonymously via the 764-8400 Crime Tips Line or by email sent to crimetips@cityofpowell.com.
"This has been referred to the Park County Attorney for charges to be filed and application is being made for a warrant for Ortiz’s arrest," Feathers wrote.
Ortiz is described as being 5’9” tall, 170 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. His photo is below.
The man allegedly cut in the altercation was treated and released from Powell Valley Hospital.We'll have more on the incident in Tuesday's Tribune, and post updates here as needed.
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