PORT TOWNSEND — A missing man who police believed could be a stabbing victim was located in Nevada, where it was determined that no criminal act had occurred.
Max Wood, 56, called a non-emergency line at 3:08 p.m. Monday to report that he had been stabbed the evening before and was staying at the Aladdin Motel in Port Townsend but disconnected the line before any other information was obtained.
After responding to the motel and finding blood, knives and a note requesting help, Port Townsend police issued an all-points bulletin for Wood.
He was located Wednesday in White Plains, Nev., about one hour northeast of Reno.
Officer Patrick Fudally, the department’s spokesman, said Wood had driven the entire distance, which is a little more than 800 miles, in the two-day period.
White truck
Wood was driving his 2014 white Ford F-150 truck with writing on the passenger side reading “The soul that sinneth will surely die.”
The truck also was seen with a fake skeleton in the passenger seat.
Nevada authorities determined that Wood’s injuries “were no worse than insect bites that had been scratched.”
Wood was released because there was no criminal activity detected and his whereabouts are now known, Fudally said.
Police believe no attack occurred, and they are not looking for suspects at this time, Fudally said.
During his phone call, Wood had mentioned a name and tied the person to the alleged attack.
That person was interviewed, and it was determined he was not involved, Fudally said.
He said Wood had mental health and substance-abuse issues that may have contributed to his behavior.
Police had not initially ruled out that Wood’s wounds were self-inflicted.
