San Angelo Man Pulls Switchblade in a Fist Fight

Rodriguez told officers that he indeed did have a knife and that he had it out when the yelling and verbal fighting began and was holding it to his right. Stewart claimed that he had pulled the knife in an attempt to de-escalate the situation and protect himself. Deputy Jonathan Rivera asked him if they were pushing or exchanging punches yet before he pulled the knife. Stewart stated that he put the knife in his pocket when they began to exchange punches and fight. Gauwain stated that she moved the knife from the floor and forgot where she placed it. 

The knife was located under the coffee table in the living room a short time later. Felix stated that Stewart entered the house and began fighting, producing a knife.

Felix stated that Stewart was making overhead stabbing motions towards him with a knife and he defended himself. Felix said Stewart left the scene. Stewart was arrested for Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, which is a second-degree felony.