New Mexico woman allegedly stabs ex-husband after looking at his cell phone’s call history

Woman allegedly stabs ex after looking at phone

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Las Cruces police said a woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her ex-husband. Police said a 27-year-old woman was charged with three counts of aggravated battery against a household member and one count of battery. She was being held on $15,000 bond at the Dona Ana County Detention Center. The woman’s ex-husband was taken to a hospital for treatment of his wounds after the Thursday night altercation.

According to police, Shaw and her 29-year-old ex-husband were at her home late Thursday when she became upset after looking through his cell phone’s call history.

Detectives said Shaw pulled out a knife and started swinging at her ex-spouse, striking him at least three times. Authorities said his injuries were not life-threatening.

The victim left the home and got a ride to the Las Cruces Police Department where he was interviewed by officers.

Information from: Las Cruces Sun-News, www.lcsun-news.com