Woman Charged After Valentine’s Day Double Stabbing in Fall River

FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Fall River Police announced that a woman has been charged in connection with a double stabbing that occurred in the city on Valentine’s Day.

On February 14 at about 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Walnut Street for a report of two people suffering from stab wounds. Officers arrived and began rendering medical aid to the victims.

A person was taken into custody, but Fall River Police did not initially release the suspect’s identity. They only said that both victims and the suspect were transported to trauma centers for treatment of stabbing-related injuries.

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Police Identify and Charge Suspect in Fall River Double Stabbing

Today, however, police posted an update and said that Rochelle Medeiros, 32, had been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.

Condition of the Fall River Double Stabbing Victims

Police said both stabbing victims are currently in stable condition and recovering from their injuries.

Medeiros will be arraigned in Fall River District Court.