Saved by the Bell star charged after stabbing

Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond has been charged with three misdemeanors after allegedly stabbing someone at a bar.

The Port Washington Police Department told Yahoo US they arrested Diamond, who played Screech on the hit 90s show, on Friday morning after a bar fight.

He is now charged with use of a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and recklessly endangering safety.

According to police, Diamond, 37, and his 27-year-old girlfriend were at the Grand Ave Saloon on Thursday night when they got into a fight with another group.


After allegedly stabbing another man, police say Diamond and his girlfriend left the bar.

When police tracked down their car, the knife used in the stabbing was found and both Diamond and his girlfriend were taken into custody.

Diamond made his first appearance in court Friday afternoon where he was officially charged.

His bail has been set at $10,000, according to the county's inmate records.


The cast of Saved by the Bell. Photo: Getty/NBCUniversal


According to police, the man allegedly stabbed by Diamond did not receive life-threatening wounds and is currently recovering at home.

Diamond is best known as Screech from Saved by the Bell.

He also appeared in Saved by the Bell: The New Class and Saved by the Bell: The College Years.

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