Attempted Murder Charge Laid After Stabbing

Friday, 5 April 2024 18:25

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say woman arrested not far from scene in St. Catharines

An attempted murder charge has been leveled against a St. Catharines woman.

Police were called at around 2:30 yesterday afternoon to reports of a stabbing in the Vintage Court and Louth Street area.

They found a woman with serious injuries, who was treated at the scene, then taken to an out-of-region hospital, treated, and then released.

Meanwhile, police found a suspect not far from the scene, and arrested the 40-year old woman.

She was held in custody pending a bail hearing today in St. Catharines.

Police add her name will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

More from Local News

NRP Find Missing Seniors

They say Richard and Sandra Koth have been found safe
Chippawa Park Undergoing Rejuvenation

City of Welland tearing out old cedar trees, replacing with improvements to area
Mayor Aims to Teach Kids Politics

Jim Diodati says it's important to teach kids about the system, while making it interesting
Man Charged After Accidental Shooting

NRP say a gun misfired at a Grimsby home over the weekend, he received non life-threatening injuries
NRP Looking for Vandalism Suspects

Police say number of vehicles, homes were spray painted in Welland
Pelham Weighs Hydro Line Burial Options

One idea is to bury lines along Highway 20, starting in 2034, another is to partially bury them
Niagara Region Concludes Toronto Meetings

Regional officials met with provincial politicians to discuss Niagara issues
Gates Calling for MRI Wait Time Reduction

He says the current wait of 306 days is nearly double that of a year ago, and it's getting worse