Boone Man Charged With Assault Using A Hatchet

On Saturday, December 31, 2022, just after 5:00 PM, a 56-year-old male went to the Watauga Medical Center Emergency Department with a serious laceration to the neck. He reported he was attacked with a hatchet by an acquaintance while standing at the bus stop near Watauga Village Drive. After being assaulted the victim made his way to the medical center on foot. Boone Police Officers responded, launching an initial investigation. A suspect was quickly identified.

Additional Boone Police Department units, aided by deputies from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, searched the area of Watauga Village Drive locating the suspect, Douglas Todd Greene, 50 years of age, near the bus stop. Greene was detained without further violence, a hatchet was found in his possession.

Greene has been charged with one Felonious count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. Mr. Greene was taken before a Watauga County Magistrate where he was given a $75,000 secured bond pending a January 31, 2023, court appearance.

The victim is expected to make a full recovery.

Photo: Boone Police Department