Calaveras County Woman Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Knife Attack
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Authorities in Calaveras County recently arrested an individual for allegedly attacking her roommate with a knife.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies had responded to a disturbance on the 2000 block of Hartvickson Ln. in Valley Springs in the early morning hours of July 14.
Upon arrival, deputies found an injured victim and learned that the suspect had fled. Deputies obtained a description of both the suspect and her vehicle to alert other responding units.
Investigators reportedly believe that the victim and suspect, who both reside at the location, had been involved in an argument when the suspect attacked her with a knife, causing injury to one of the victim’s extremities.
The victim called for help and nearby tenants came to provide first aid. The suspect then allegedly threatened them with a knife, and one tenant reportedly “threw the suspect her car key” and demanded that she leave.
Around an hour later, deputies located and pulled the suspect over along Highway 12 near Toyon Water Tower, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The suspect, identified as Felicia Martinez, 36, was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence, felony battery with serious bodily injury, felony criminal threats, and exhibiting a deadly weapon.
Deputies also recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the attack.
The victim was treated for her injuries at an area hospital, the Sheriff’s Office said.
