A Sarasota man allegedly battered a woman and threatened to kill them both with knives.
Jason Ward Knipper, 45, was arrested for battery and aggravated assault July 15 by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office on a woman’s sworn affidavit.
Knipper and the woman were staying at Paradise Bay Motel, 4406 102nd St. W., Cortez, when an argument ensued about their relationship.
According to the MCSO reports, the man grabbed the woman, pushed her into the refrigerator and slammed his fist on the fridge, pushed her into a closet and twisted the woman’s arm behind her back.
Knipper allegedly went to the kitchen and grabbed two knives. The report states that he pointed the larger knife at the woman and a smaller one at his neck and told the woman he was going to kill her and then himself.
The MCSO later found and arrested Knipper. He was transported and booked at the Manatee County jail. He posted $1,500 bond and was released.
Knipper was appointed a public defender at his first appearance.
His arraignment is set for Aug. 14 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.