Utica Police have arrested a man in connection with a weekend stabbing at Shots bar on Varick Street.

33-year old Miguel Heredia is charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon.  He pleaded not guilty in Utica City Court today.

Police say several witness came forward to identify Heredia as a suspect.

19-year old Zachary Hess was stabbed several times in the torso during a fight at the bar.  His injuries were not life threatening.

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