Dustin Diamond mugshot. (Ozaukee County Sheriff Department)
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (PIX11) — Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech on “Saved by the Bell” was arrested in Wisconsin early Friday morning in a stabbing incident.
Diamond, 37, is charged with one felony count of recklessly endangering safety and two misdemeanors: carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a switchblade, according to jail records.
Diamond is set to appear in an Ozaukee County court Friday afternoon.
Police say the stabbing took place late Thursday night during an argument in the Grand Ave Saloon.
The victim’s wounds were non-life threatening.
After the stabbing, Diamond and his 27-year-old girlfriend left the bar in an SUV.
Police stopped the vehicle and took them both into custody.
The knife was recovered from the car.
Diamond’s girlfriend was charged with disorderly conduct.
