One person was taken into custody in Council Bluffs Sunday, following a stabbing incident at around 10:44-p.m. in the area of 21st Street and 3rd Ave. When officers arrived they located the victim, 39-year-old Carnell Walker, of Council Bluffs, who had several lacerations located on his upper torso. Walker was transported to a local area trauma center. Officers also located a possible suspect, 50-year-old Dennis Ruppe, of Council Bluffs, who was treated at the scene for a small laceration to his hand.

Dennis Ruppe

Ruppe was then transported to the Council Bluffs Police Department. Detectives conducted interviews of witnesses and the victim. Afterward, Ruppe was placed under arrest for Attempted Murder, Willful Injury, Aggravated Assault, and Criminal Mischief 4th. He was booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail.  Authorities say the incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Council Bluffs Police Criminal Investigation Division at 712-328-4728