A 32-year-old man, identified as Jozef Eller, was arrested by Vermont State Police on Saturday night after allegedly stabbing his former employer, 71-year-old Robert Barral, at Café Provence in Brandon. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., after which Eller fled the scene in his Ford F-150 pickup. He was later found in Rochester and arrested without further incident at 10:10 p.m.
Eller is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and for violating a no trespassing order. He was held without bail and scheduled for arraignment at Vermont Superior Court in Rutland on Monday at 12:30 p.m. Barral was taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington and was reported to be in stable condition late Saturday night.
Further details about the incident have not been released by the authorities. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. The community is in shock over the violent incident that took place at the local restaurant. The police are continuing to investigate the matter and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the need for vigilance in potentially dangerous situations. The community is hoping for a swift recovery for Barral and for justice to be served in this case.
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