“Portland hatchet attack arrest” : Portland Man Charged with Attacking Victim with Hatchet in Road Rage Incident

A man from Portland is facing serious charges after allegedly attacking another man with a hatchet. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, Aug. 12, prompted a four-month investigation by local authorities. The victim reported being chased and assaulted by the suspect with an axe in the 4900 block of Southeast Boise Street.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the victim had suffered a severe cut on his left leg. They quickly administered a tourniquet and called for emergency medical services. The injured man was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Meanwhile, the suspect had fled the area in a white pickup truck and managed to evade immediate arrest.

After conducting a thorough investigation, law enforcement determined that the victim had been followed by the suspect following a road rage incident. It was revealed that the two men were not acquainted with each other. Shockingly, it was later discovered that the victim was the owner of the hatchet used in the assault, but the suspect had taken possession of it and used it against him.

The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Joseph K. Chastain from Portland, was eventually apprehended. On Dec. 7, he was booked into a detention center and now faces felony charges of second-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon.

The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of road rage and the potential for violence in such situations. Authorities have not provided further details regarding the motive behind the attack. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to come forward and assist the authorities in their efforts.

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