Man arrested at Pinellas Park Speedway accused of stabbing person during altercation

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — A 63 year old man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he stabbed someone during an “altercation” in Pinellas Park. According to the Pinellas Park Police Department, at about 4:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Speedway on 12550 49th Street North for reports of a stabbing.

During their investigation, it was revealed that the suspect, Winston Tutein, 63, had been in a verbal altercation with the victim. Police said the altercation escalated, and Tutein stabbed the victim in the abdominal area, leaving them with a puncture wound. The victim was taken to the hospital, where they are in stable condition.

WFLA’s Eagle 8 HD flew over the gas station and captured the police presence. The department said Tutein was taken into custody at the scene and was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon..