MOOSE, WY — The suspect in an assault that occurred June 28 at the Grand Teton National Park made an appearance in federal court in Jackson, Wyo.
on July 1, according to a news release.
   Vincent Hagey, 32, of Las Vegas, Nev., appeared before U.S. Magistrate James K. Lubing on one count of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm and one count of assault which resulted in serious bodily injury, both felonies.
   The charges stem from an alleged incident that occurred around 1:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, at an employee dormitory adjacent to the Jackson Lake Lodge. Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a call for help at 1:35 a.m. after Hagey reportedly stabbed a person in the abdomen during an fight that took place in the early morning hours.
   U.S. park rangers arrived shortly after the emergency call to investigate. Rangers subsequently took Hagey into custody.
   The alleged victim was provided with medical care on-scene by those with the National Park Service emergency services. Park officials indicated that the individual was eventually transported by a park ambulance to St. John’s Medical Center in Jackson, Wyo. where he has since been released.
   After his appearance in federal court, Hagey was detained. He is currently being held at the Teton County Jail.



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