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Motel stabbing in LaGrange leaves one person injured

By Nicole Sanders,

12 hours ago

LaGRANGE, Ga. ( WRBL ) — An aggravated assault investigation is underway after a person was stabbed at a motel on Wednesday afternoon, according to the LaGrange Police Department.

At about 3:30 p.m., police responded to WellStar West Georgia Medical Center where a stabbing victim was being treated for non-life-threatening wounds.

Investigators suspect the victim was attacked at the Budget Inn on Hill Street earlier on Wednesday.

That evening, Tasha Newton, 42, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault as well as aggravated stalking. According to police, Newton was under a conditional bond to stay away from the victim.

Anyone with information is asked to call (706) 883-2603.

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