Bena Man Held On Attempted Murder Charges

Thomas Wayne Mathews, age 26, is being held in Cass County Jail, with bail set at nearly $300-thousand dollars on attempted 2nd Degree Intentional Murder Charges and 1st Degree Assault Charges, stemming from an incident on May 8, when he allegedly stabbed a 26 year old man in the chest at the victim's home.  The victim, who was not identified by Cass County authorities, but was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center by Life Flight for emergency treatment. Each count against Mathews carries a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $30-thousand dollar fine.