One man has been charged with attempted murder and other charges in the stabbing of a homeowner who walked in on an their alleged attempt to steal electronics from his home.
The homeowner, who confronted the men, was stabbed 13 times with a pocketknife and is recovering from the injuries sustained.
Three other people have also been charged in that crime at 702 Oakley Avenue and a breaking and entering which occurred earlier Friday at 719 Oakley Avenue.
James Edward Powell, 19, of Vance Street, faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of felony larceny, two counts of conspiracy, one count possession of stolen goods and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, which included a smoking pipe and butts of joints, commonly referred to as roaches.
The possession of stolen goods count stems from him allegedly having in his possession items stolen from a break-in in October in the area of Cleveland Street, according to Captain Andy Jackson of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department.
Powell was jailed on $500,000 bond and has a December 14 court date.
Meanwhile, investigation by Detective Jeff Baggett and members of B, C and D squads led to other arrests in the case based on execution of search warrants.
The others arrested are:

Trayshawn Kee, 16, of Vance Street, who is charged with one count of second-degree burglary, one count of conspiracy, one count of larceny of a firearm and one count of possession of stolen goods.
Jackson said these charges stem from the 719 Oakley Avenue — initially reported by the police department as occurring at 717 Oakley Avenue — breaking and entering in which a 42-inch television, a DVD player, assorted jewelry, .45-caliber ammo and a Colt 45 pistol were taken. A box with a couple of rounds of ammo were allegedly found on him.
He was jailed on $20,000 bond and, like the others charged, has a December 14 court date.

Altish Powell, 16, of Vance Street, who is charged with second-degree burglary and felony conspiracy. He allegedly stole a game console, games and a laptop from 702 Oakley Avenue. He was jailed on $15,000 bond.

Keno Tillery, 16, of Vance Street, who is charged with second-degree burglary and conspiracy at 702 Oakley Avenue. He was jailed on $15,000 bond.
All were arrested Saturday except for Altish Powell, who was arrested Sunday. Altish Powell and James Powell are not related.