ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF)– A 22-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his father has been arrested not too far away from the scene of the crime, police say.

Leobardo Jolalpha-Ramirez left the scene before police arrived but was later was picked up by police just a few blocks away near the intersection of Great Bay Avenue and Annapolis Walk Drive.

The stabbing incident happened on Atwater Drive near Great Bay Avenue about 2:45 a.m. Saturday morning.

Annapolis police said officers found the father Martin Jolalpa-Vazquez, 44, of Annapolis bleeding profusely from at least one stab wound. Jolalpa-Vazquez was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center, where he later died.

Leobardo Jolalpa-Ramirez remains in custody at the Jennifer Road Detention Center without bond. He is being charged with reckless endangerment, possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure, manslaughter and first and second degree murder.

No further details were immediately available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Detective John Murphy at 410-260-3439.