MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – On May 14th, 2023 at approximately 9:00 pm, law enforcement from the Marquette Police Department were dispatched to an address on the 1500 block of Norway Ave. for a possible homicide.
Officers contacted the occupants of the residence and learned that a homicide did not occur, but the victim was injured during an assault. Officers discovered the 51-year-old suspect, John Fitzpatrick Dewey-Jones, allegedly strangled the victim into unconsciousness with the intent to kill the victim.
The Marquette Resident suspect was arrested on scene and is currently lodged at the Marquette County Jail without incident and is awaiting his arraignment.
The Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office authorized the charge of Assault with Intent to Murder on Dewey-Jones.
The victim was transported to UPHS-Marquette for treatment for his injuries.
Assault with Intent to Murder is a felony and may be punishable by up to life in prison or any term of years.
