Crime & Safety

Poughkeepsie Woman Accused of Stabbing Man with Sword

She faces a felony assault charge, police said.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Police said a City of Poughkeepsie woman stabbed a man with a samurai sword.

Akema Carter, 41, faces a felony assault charge and is accused of stabbing a 23-year-old man in her Hamilton Street home, the Poughkeepsie Journal said.

For details, including the amount Carter’s bail and when she is due back in court, read the Poughkeepsie Journal article here.

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