Woman wanted for stabbing turns herself into police

Published 10:23 am Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Erin Roy, 32, of Tryon turned herself into Tryon police Monday, July 29 after a warrant was put out for her arrest on charges she stabbed a man with a pocketknife.

Tryon Police Chief Jeff Arrowood said officers were called to St. Luke’s Hospital about 2 p.m. Monday when a patient sought medical attention for a stab wound.

Arrowood said the victim, a male, told them he was in a vehicle and the suspect was walking when they got into an argument. The victim said at some point during the argument Roy stabbed him with a pocketknife.

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The victim did not present life-threatening injuries, according to police reports.

Roy was placed in jail under a $2,000 secured bond.