In Lowell, Sebastian DeGout, accused of stabbing his mother more than 10 times, was deemed a public threat by Judge William Travaun Bailey at a hearing. The incident took place in Dracut last Saturday, with DeGout’s mother airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. DeGout surrendered to police after the attack, and a multicolored metallic folding knife with blood on it was recovered from him. The 38-year-old faces charges of assault and battery. His criminal history includes another stabbing incident in 2019, but those charges were dismissed. DeGout’s attorney argued that the prosecution failed to prove he poses a danger to the community and suggested conditions for his release, emphasizing his mental health history outlined in a previous petition. DeGout is scheduled for a probable cause hearing on April 18. The traumatizing details of the attack have shocked the community, prompting concern over mental health and drug use issues. The court’s decision to detain DeGout without bail is seen as a necessary measure to ensure public safety.
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