18-year-old Port St. Lucie man accused of stabbing his brother in the head

Sara Marino | Treasure Coast Newspapers

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PORT ST. LUCIE — An argument ended with a teen accused of stabbing his brother in the head with a chef's knife Friday morning.

Nicholas Baio, 18, of Port St. Lucie, was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated battery on a person using a deadly weapon after he stabbed his brother in the head, causing a deep cut that went to the man's skull, according to reports.

Police said they were called to the home about 7:45 a.m. and met with the brother who was stabbed and his mother.

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The brother was bleeding from the back of his head and was taken to a local hospital.

Baio told officers he was tired of his brother verbally bullying him, reports state.

Baio was taken to the St. Lucie County Jail on $10,000 bail. He was released on Monday.

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