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One person arrested after domestic violence stabbing Saturday morning

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — At around 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, Aug 24, the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to the 3200 block of N Chestnut Street for reports of a stabbing.

After an initial investigation, emergency personnel found that two people had been engaged in a domestic violence situation that resulted in one of the parties being stabbed repeatedly.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. He is expected to recover after receiving medical treatment.

The suspect, 31-year-old Hertminia Montoya-Balbastro, was contacted on the 4500 block of Barnes Road and taken into custody.

This is an active investigation. Anyone with any information about this incident is encouraged to call CSPD at 719-444-7000. Those looking to share information anonymously are encouraged to call Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers at 719-634-7867.
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