Takoma Park Woman Charged With Attempted Murder

A 26-year-old Takoma Park resident was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing incident earlier this month.

Jasmine Rashawn Ward was charged with attempted first-degree murder.

Takoma Park Police responded to the 8600 block of Carroll Avenue on Aug. 13 at 11:50 p.m. following the report of a stabbing that had occurring in the 900 block of University Blvd. East, according to Takoma Police Chief Antonio DeVaul.

The male victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Following an investigation, Ward was apprehended and taken into custody on Aug. 21.

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