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Stabbing incident in downtown Portland leads to hospitalization, arrest

Stephanie Vierkant/Cumberland County Jail


One person has been arrested after a stabbing in the downtown area last (Saturday) night.

The incident occurred near Longfellow Square, with a 45-year-old male victim being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

This is the second time in 6 months someone has been stabbed in the area.

After an investigation, police have arrested 44-year-old Stephanie Vierkant, who’s currently unhoused, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Portland Police.

To read the original Portland Press Herald article, click here.

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