A 34-year-old Sandoval woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated battery in Marion County Court in connection with an alleged stabbing at her home on December 23rd.
Siara Stokes of South Mine is accused in the two charges of intentionally stabbing Zach Higgins with a knife. One count claims Higgins was stabbed in the hand with a knife while the second claims she stabbed him in the leg.
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says the stabbing apparently occurred when Stokes was wanting Higgins to leave her home. He was gone when deputies arrived, but later returned to the home while police were still there. Higgins was treated on the scene by Sandoval EMS and went via private vehicle to a hospital for treatment.
Due to a past Marion County felony conviction, Stokes faces an extended term sentence if found guilty.
Stokes will be represented by a public defender. She is due back in court on January 14th. Stokes was released on pre-trial conditions pending her next court appearance.
