According to reports the Jonesboro Police Department arrested an 18 year old male Monday after he stabbed another man in the neck with a screwdriver.

The incident happened around 5 p.m. May 2nd on Fox Meadow Lane.

Authorities say Hunter Ray Allen Smith, age 18, stabbed the 60 year old victim in the neck with a Phillips screwdriver.

Smith was arrested and charged with second degree battery.

He is scheduled to appear before a judge today, May 4th, for a probable cause hearing.