Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A 36-year-old Chatham-Kent woman is facing an attempted murder charge following a stabbing in Wallaceburg.
Chatham-Kent police say officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the Murray Street area on March 13. Due to the severity of the incident, the investigation was taken over by the service’s Major Crime Team with assistance from the General Investigations Unit and Community Patrol.
Police say investigators were able to quickly identify a suspect, determine the involvement of associated parties and secure key evidence related to the case.
On March 16, the accused was located with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police-led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Unit and taken into custody. She is being held pending a bail hearing.
Police said the incident was isolated and that the victim and accused are known to each other.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Const. Garth Reid at 519-436-6600 ext. 80404 or by email at garthr@chatham-kent.ca, or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ckcrimestoppers.com.
Police said the Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to pursuing violent offenders and ensuring the safety of the community.
