Suspect found after police follow trail of blood

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police say they arrested a man after following a trail of blood to his location after the suspect allegedly cut another man Friday evening.

Officer Childers with the Wilmington Police Department could not give us the exact address of the incident, but confirmed officers followed a trail of blood from where the victim was located to find the suspect.

Roberto Martinez,36, was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to inflict serious injury.

Martinez is currently under a $20,000 secured bond and awaiting trial.

Officer Childers says the victim was transported to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.