Foley woman charged with felony after domestic stabbing incident

GCM Staff Report

A domestic dispute turned violent Wednesday evening, leading to a stabbing in the 21000 block of U.S. Highway 98 in Foley.

The incident, which occurred around 11 p.m. on June 19, resulted in serious charges against a Foley woman.

Shau ​​Yanite Pickens, 43, was arrested after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in the abdomen during an argument. The Foley Police Department responded to the scene and discovered that the longtime romantic partners had been involved in a violent altercation that escalated into physical violence.

Pickens' boyfriend was first rushed to South Baldwin Regional Medical Center and then flown to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. He is being treated for a non-life-threatening stab wound and is expected to recover.

After an extensive on-scene investigation, police gathered evidence and information leading to Pickens' arrest. She was charged with 2nd degree domestic violence, a felony, and is currently being held at the Foley City Jail awaiting transport to the Baldwin County Jail.

The Foley Police Department continues to investigate the case, looking into all aspects, including possible allegations of self-defense.

“We are committed to interrupting the cycle of violence commonly associated with domestic violence and will continue to work toward that goal in this matter,” the ministry said in a press release.

Further details will not be released until the investigation is complete.