th and previously had a casual sexual encounter with him, later identified him as the person who stabbed the victim and struck her with thrown objects.

When officers arrived, Codner allegedly refused commands to place his hands behind his back and resisted efforts to detain him, according to the report. Police also said he repeatedly kicked the interior of a patrol vehicle after his arrest, causing damage to the door.

After waiving his Miranda rights, Codner initially denied stabbing the victim but later stopped answering questions after detectives showed him surveillance video, the report states.

Jail records show Codner is facing one count each of attempted felony murder, tampering with a victim, battery, criminal mischief causing more than $200 but less than $1,000 in damage, and resisting an officer without violence.

As of Wednesday morning, he was being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, where his bond was listed as  to be set. 

A motive for the stabbing remains unclear at this time.

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