Crime & Safety
Female Stabbing Suspect, 18, Turns Herself In
The attack happened in Watsonville on Tuesday. Local media reported the women were fighting over a romantic interest.
An 18-year-old Watsonville woman suspected of stabbing another young woman during a fight earlier in the week has turned herself in, the Sheriff's Office reported.
Daisy Gonzalez was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and making threats, according to deputy Ryan Kennedy.
Gonzalez allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old woman during a dispute around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on Mark Avenue, which is near Mesa Verde Park off Green Valley Road, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The woman was stabbed twice in the torso. She was taken to a local hospital to be treated and, during her hospital stay, Gonzalez allegedly called and threatened her, Kennedy reported.
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The Santa Cruz Sentinel reported the argument was over a man whom both women had romantic interests in.
Gonzalez was identified as the suspect and deputies arranged for her to surrender at County Jail. She will be arraigned Aug. 6.
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