Lincoln police arrested a man suspected of attacking an acquaintance with a knife following an argument about whiskey in an apartment near 16th and C streets.

Officer Katie Flood said police found the man nearby, but not the weapon -- a butter knife.

Joseph Gentert, 56, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony.

But first, Flood said, he was taken to a Lincoln hospital to get treatment for a broken nose sustained during the Thursday morning fight.

A resident at the C Street apartment told police Gentert came over at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, accused him of drinking a bottle of whiskey and threatened to kill him.

He told police Gentert raised a knife, but he was able to prevent Gentert from hitting him with it, Flood said. He then punched Gentert in the face, and he left, Flood said.

Police found Gentert at 21st and C streets, Flood said.

​Reach Cory Matteson at 402-473-7438 or cmatteson@journalstar.com.

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