A Pocatello, Idaho man remains behind bars facing serious charges after authorities allege he stabbed his roommate in the neck twice because he was angry about being woken up to receive medication.
Background
The violent encounter unfolded around 3 a.m. June 24 at a home on Sublette Street in Pocatello. According to a probable cause arrest affidavit obtained by the Idaho State Journal and East Idaho News, Dylan Michael Myler, 27, had not been taking his schizophrenia medication and was acting strangely prior to the attack.
The victim told police he tried to help Myler by asking him to take his medicine, but Myler walked away and lay down on a bed. When the victim attempted to give him the pills anyway, authorities allege this triggered Myler's violent reaction. He allegedly jumped off the bed and attacked the victim with a pocketknife, plunging the blade into the left side of his neck at least twice.
After the attack, the wounded roommate ran to his bedroom, locked the door, and called 911. Paramedics transported him to the hospital for treatment of two stab wounds.
The Investigation
Officers responding to the scene found Myler sitting on the porch smoking a cigarette—a detail that struck investigators given the violence that had just occurred inside the home. They took him into custody and discovered a pocketknife on his person, according to the affidavit.
Inside the residence, authorities observed blood spatter on the walls and pills for Myler's schizophrenia scattered across the ground. The victim was found holding his neck and having difficulty walking from his injuries.
When questioned by police about his actions, Myler allegedly made a chilling admission: "I wanted to kill him." He also reportedly stated he was upset that the victim woke him up and that he didn't like how the victim was standing in the doorway.
Key Takeaways
- Dylan Michael Myler, 27, has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following the June 24 attack
- The stabbing occurred after the victim tried to give Myler his schizophrenia medication
- Police found Myler smoking on the porch when they arrived; he allegedly told officers "I wanted to kill him"
- Two stab wounds were inflicted on the left side of the victim's neck
- Officers recovered a pocketknife from Myler at the scene
What's Next
Myler is being held at the Bannock County Jail on $10,000 bond. His next scheduled court appearance is set for July 8. The case remains under investigation as prosecutors prepare their response to the charges.