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New Port Richey stabbing victim named, suspect charged

 
Published July 2, 2017

The victim of a fatal stabbing Friday night in New Port Richey has been identified as Felicia Rich, 28, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities responded to a call at 4936 Green Key Road at 7:40 p.m. Friday. Rich was dead when they arrived.

Another man, Dayvon Heath, was transported to the hospital with a knife wound that police believed was self-inflicted. Heath, 26, was arrested Saturday and charged with first-degree murder in the case.

Deputies said it is likely Heath and Rich knew each other.