Victim tells story behind alleged Berwick stabbing

Last updated: February 8, 2016 - 5:40pm


Robert Lee Longenberger Sr., 56, shows his injuries in the waiting area of District Judge Richard Knecht's office Monday. Longenberger was allegedly stabbed by his now ex-girlfriend, Linda Potoeski, 54. The knife, which left the smaller gash on his lower left abdomen, pierced his large intestine, he said. That forced doctors to cut a much larger slice, now medically stapled together, to remove a portion of the intestine, Longenberger said.

BERWICK — A Berwick man said doctors had to remove part of his large intestine after his now ex-girlfriend stabbed him last month.

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