The former SIUC student wanted in an alleged Feb. 18 stabbing turned himself in to authorities Tuesday, Carbondale Police say.

Christopher A. Settles, 23, of Carbondale, turned himself in at 4 p.m. at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Lt. Earl Jacquot said. He was released after posting $2,500 bond.

Settles was wanted on a Jackson County warrant for aggravated battery. Carbondale Police said he allegedly stabbed Michael R. Delisle, 30, of Carbondale, at a party on Beveridge Street. Delisle was hospitalized for four days.

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Police said on the night of the stabbing, Settles and two others were ejected from a party. The suspects allegedly confronted Delisle in the alley near the party.

Settles allegedly stabbed Delisle in the abdomen while Phillip B. Rowan, 20, of Makanda, held the victim’s legs, police said.

Rowan was arrested and charged with aggravated battery. A third suspect, Jason M. Tharp, 21, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.