A Paton man was recently sentenced to prison after stabbing a victim and burning down their house.

According to court documents, 28-year-old Devin Hackfort pled guilty to a Class C Felony for second degree arson, an amended charge of a Class D Felony for willful injury resulting in bodily injury, an aggravated misdemeanor for assault of a person in certain occupations-causing bodily injury and a serious misdemeanor for assault of a person in certain occupations. Hackfort was sentenced to prison for ten years, with all sentences to run concurrently.

The charges stem from an incident on March 11th when Hackfort stabbed a family member in the back with a knife and set his home on fire in Paton. Court documents show that once law enforcement found the vehicle Hackfort was driving, he refused to stop and a chase ensued. As Hackfort was apprehended, a deputy suffered injuries.

Court documents state that Hackfort was ordered to pay over $500 in fines, surcharges, court costs, and court appointed attorney fees, along with an undisclosed amount for victim restitution. As per the plea agreement, Hackfort had two other charges dismissed, including a Class D Felony for eluding and an aggravated misdemeanor for harassment.