
A woman was arrested after a stabbing incident in Henry County on Sunday. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, at 7:40 pm deputies responded to a reported stabbing incident at 1580 Grandview Road, Apartment 3.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with 62-year-old June Yvonne Mitchell. Deputies observed blood and several bladed weapons inside the residence.
A short time later, Robert E. Thomas arrived at SOVAH Martinsville, Emergency Room with a stab wound to the abdomen. Thomas informed medical staff that he had been stabbed by Mitchell inside the apartment.
Mitchell was detained at the scene and subsequently transported to the sheriff’s office for questioning. A search warrant was executed for the residence to collect additional evidence related to the incident.
During the investigation, investigators discovered that an argument escalated between the two, leading to both parties engaging in shoving when Mitchell produced her own knife and stabbed him once.
Mitchell has been charged with malicious wounding. She is incarcerated at the Henry County Adult Detention Center under no bond.