Crime & Safety

Man Charged With Malicious Wounding in Stabbing Incident

Alcohol played a factor in the stabbing, authorities said.

Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office have charged an area man with malicious wounding following a stabbing in the 14800 block of Antler Road on Monday. 

Rescue units found a 47-year-old woman with an injury to the upper right side of her chest, bleeding profusely, according to a Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office release. 

Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office said that units on scene immediately began first aid to control the bleeding.

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"After speaking with the victim, she advised that her husband stabbed her after they had gotten into a verbal altercation that turned physical," said a release from the office. "She was flown out to Mary Washington Hospital for a collapsed lung."  

Detective Leonard Short responded to the scene and collected evidence.

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"Detective Short was able to determine that they had been arguing for several days and that alcohol played a factor in this incident," said the office in a release. 

The victim's husband was located outside at the end of the driveway and was immediately taken into custody.

Editor's Note: The above information came from the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office. Where arrests or charges are mentioned it does not indicate a conviction. 


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