A St.
Joseph woman suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds during a dispute with
her roommate.

The St.
Joseph Police Department says officers responded to the 2600 block of
Folsom Street around 7:30 Tuesday night. A woman, described to be in her
early 20s, had suffered two stab wounds to her leg. She was taken to the
hospital for treatment.

The woman’s
roommate, a woman in her early 30s, was taken into custody without incident about
a block from the scene. The suspect faces possible charges, but claims she
acted in self-defense, according to police.

Police recovered a pocket knife believed to have been used in the stabbing.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA St.
Joseph woman suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds during a dispute with
her roommate.The St.
Joseph Police Department says officers responded to the 2600 block of
Folsom Street around 7:30 Tuesday night. A woman, described to be in her
early 20s, had suffered two stab wounds to her leg. She was taken to the
hospital for treatment.The woman’s
roommate, a woman in her early 30s, was taken into custody without incident about
a block from the scene. The suspect faces possible charges, but claims she
acted in self-defense, according to police.Police recovered a pocket knife believed to have been used in the stabbing.

St. Joseph woman stabbed in dispute with roommate