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Police: Phoenix man high on 'spice' holds knife to infant's throat

Police: Phoenix man high on 'spice' holds knife to infant's throat
Posted at 1:11 PM, Aug 03, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-03 18:08:17-04

A Phoenix man high on 'spice' allegedly held a knife to the throat of his four-month-old son. 

Phoenix police say that on July 28, Devon Staley, 18, held a kitchen knife to the throat of his four-month-old son and threatened to kill him.

Police say he also punched a neighbor outside his home near 28th and Peoria avenues, who was "getting involved in his family’s business." 

After his arrest, Staley allegedly admitted to his actions saying he was depressed and high on "spice."

Staley has been charged with assault and child abuse. The child was unharmed.