A woman faces attempted murder charges in the wake of a Friday stabbing in Wallaceburg.
The stabbing took place on Murray Street, police say.
“Due to the severity of the incident, the investigation was immediately assumed by the Major Crime Team,” a police media release said, adding officers “were able to quickly identify the accused, determine the involvement of associated parties, and secure key evidence critical to the investigation.”
On Monday, police say the accused, a 36-year-old Chatham-Kent woman, was located and taken into custody with the help of the OPP-led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Unit.
Police say the stabbing was an isolated incident and the victim and accused are known to each other.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det-Const. Garth Reid at 519-436-6600 ext. 80404 or garthr@chatham-kent.ca, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or www.ckcrimestoppers.com.
