Police say one person was taken into custody on serious charges in the city of Canandaigua after an attempted stabbing.
The City of Canandaigua Police Department arrested Sherlla D. Denis, 40, for attempted assault after she allegedly tried to stab a victim on South Main Street on May 12.
Denis reportedly attempted to stab the victim with a knife through a screen door. When officers tried to arrest her, she resisted, resulting in additional charges of resisting arrest and harassment.
During booking, Denis damaged a cabinet and refused processing, leading to further charges of criminal mischief, obstruction of governmental administration, and criminal tampering.
Denis was transported to the Ontario County Jail for centralized arraignment.
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