North Port man beat & stabbed homeless man over $40, police say
NORTH PORT, Fla. — A North Port man accused of beating and stabbing a homeless man was arrested and faces two charges: attempted armed robbery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, officials said.
John Uzzardi, 57, allegedly beat and stabbed the man over $40, officers with the North Port Police Department said.
The victim said three people attacked him at Veteran’s Park on July 31. He told officers that he recognized Uzzardi and also gave descriptions of the other two suspects.
People who witnessed the alleged beating said that a big “boat-like car” and a dark-colored...