Man in serious condition following Dartmouth stabbing

Nantucket Avenue in Dartmouth. (Google Maps)

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Sep 22, 2026 04:34:13 PM.

A suspect was charged and arrested after a man was stabbed in Dartmouth on Monday evening.

The incident happened on Nantucket Avenue around 8:10 p.m. When officers got there they found a 30-year-old with stab wounds. He was brought to hospital with serious injuries.

Officers said the suspect ran from the area but he was arrested around 20 minutes later on a Halifax Transit bus.

During his arrest, police said they took a knife from him.

As a result, Everett Laybolt, 41, is facing charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and possess weapon for dangerous to public peace.

Officials said the investigation is in its early stages. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.

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