Chesapeake woman arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in January

Norfolk police have arrested a 45-year-old Chesapeake woman in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this year.

Shantika A. Davis is accused of stabbing Clarence E. Jefferson, 57, on Jan. 8. Police responded to 871 North Military Highway to assist paramedics who were handling a report of an injured person. Officers found Jefferson with a life-threatening stab wound and he later died at the hospital.

Davis is charged with first-degree murder. She was arrested in Virginia Beach on Saturday and is being held without bail at the Norfolk City Jail.

Gavin Stone, 757-712-4806, [email protected]