Stabbing At MorningStar Mission: Joliet Woman Arrested

Joliet IL

21 March, 2022

5:56 PM

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JOLIET, IL — A 34-year-old Joliet woman has been arrested in connection with the non-fatal stabbing of her husband. The crime happened around 6 p.m. Saturday at the MorningStar Mission, 512 East Washington St., according to Joliet police. Joliet police hauled away Martiza Espinosa in handcuffs, charging her with aggravated battery and domestic battery. Joliet police say a man was stabbed in the upper chest by his wife, Espinosa. "Further investigation determined that during an argument, Espinosa used a kitchen knife to stab the victim, causing a small laceration to the victim's chest," police spokesman Dwayne English announced. Espinosa was still on the scene and was taken into custody at the MorningStar Mission property, police reports show. The victim was transported to AMITA St. Joe's hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries, police officials said. Bail for Espinosa was set at $15,000, her jail logs reflect.