New London woman in Marion County Jail after Sunday night stabbing incident
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A New London woman charged in a stabbing incident is in the Marion County Jail.
The 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Monday, Aug. 26, for Olivia A. Malone, 18 of New London, charging her with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.
The charges stem from an incident that began on Sunday, Aug. 25, at approximately 11:19 p.m. The Hannibal Police Department responded to the 400 block of Edwards for a report of an assault involving a knife. The suspect was not on the scene, and the victim had been transported to an area hospital by personal vehicle.
Officers found witnesses who said a verbal argument between Malone and the victim led to Malone stabbing the victim. Ralls County Sheriff Deputies found Malone and took her into custody without incident.
Malone was released to detectives with the Hannibal Police Department. After questioning, she was taken to the Marion County Jail. Malone’s bond is set at $100,000. The victim was flown to another hospital for the treatment of serious injuries.
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