HANOVER TOWNSHIP — A Newton woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred at the Red Carpet Inn on Wednesday, October 15, according to Hanover Township Police.
Police Officer Stephen Manney and additional units responded to the motel following a report of a male who had been stabbed multiple times. Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from six stab wounds. Emergency medical care was rendered on scene, and the victim was transported by EMS to Morristown Medical Center for further treatment.
Based on a suspect description provided by the victim, Officer Manney broadcast details to other officers in the area. Detective Erick Magley located the suspect, later identified as Wilmarie Vega Rodriguez, 30, of Newton, who was attempting to remain undetected near the scene.
Although the weapon was not found on her at the time of arrest, officers conducted a search of the surrounding area and recovered a folding knife hidden in a nearby bush.
Vega Rodriguez was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and tampering with physical evidence. She was lodged in the Morris County Jail pending a detention hearing.
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