On September 25 at 5:10 AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 3600 block of Tripoli Ct. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a stabbing. Upon arriving at the above location, officers located the victim, a 26-year-old woman, outside suffering from a wound to the upper body. Rescue personnel arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital where they determined the injuries were non-life threatening. The investigation revealed the victim and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused retrieved a knife and stabbed the victim before the victim was bit by two dogs who resided in the home. Other occupants of the residence intervened and separated the parties and the dogs. The victim and another acquaintance left the home and contacted the police. No additional injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Nikki Lee RAKES, was arrested.
Arrested on September 25: Nikki Lee RAKES, 35, of no fixed address Charged with malicious wounding Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond