CMPD arrests suspect accused of stabbing woman as she left work – WSOC TV

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested a man who allegedly attacked a woman with a knife Wednesday in southeast Charlotte.

CMPD says officers were called around 6 p.m. after the woman was attacked while leaving work. It happened near Randolph Road and Sam Drenan Road.

Police identified the suspect in the attack as 19-year-old Josiah Maitland. According to CMPD, Maitland did not know the victim.

Maitland fled after the attack and police said he was still armed with a knife.

The victim's condition was not specified.

On Thursday, CMPD said Maitland was taken into custody.

No further details have been released at this time. Check back for updates.

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