Crime & Safety

Kidnapping, Vandalism, Weapons And More Charges Stem From Stabbings

The stabbings were the result of an "ongoing domestic situation," police said.

WARWICK, RI — A man taken into custody following the stabbing of a man and woman Monday afternoon was charged with an array of offenses, including domestic kidnapping and vandalism, police said.

Related: 2 Stabbed, 1 In Custody: Warwick Police

Caleb Brown, 29, was also charged with domestic breaking and antering a dwelling when a resident is present,
domestic failure to relinquish a telephone, weapons other than
firearms prohibited, domestic disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct, the Warwick Police Department said in a media release.

Find out what's happening in Warwickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

See also: Cranston Cops Searching For Man In Connection With 'Multiple Shoplifting Incidents'

Brown was taken into custody following the knife attack shortly 3:30 p.m., according to the release.

Find out what's happening in Warwickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Officers called to Ottawa Avenue found a man and woman with stab wounds, the release said.

See also: Utah Man Charged With Conspiracy And Intent to Distribute Cocaine

The man had been stabbed in the neck and the woman in the abdomen, according to the release.

"Officers immediately rendered life-saving aid to the victims while awaiting the arrival of Warwick Fire personnel," the release said.

See also: Greenville Man Sentenced to 28 Months In Federal Prison For Bank Fraud

"Preliminary investigation indicates the incident stems from an ongoing domestic situation," according to the release.

See also: Cranston Man Killed In Paramotor Aircraft Crash

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.