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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Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.
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