Patterson police: Attempted murder suspect stabbed victim 10 times

A 55-year-old Patterson woman has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the Friday night stabbing of another woman during an argument, Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle said. The victim is recovering from her injuries in the hospital, the chief said.

Pamela Andrews D. Jones, 55, of Cherry Street in Patterson, was arrested at 9:44 p.m. Friday on the charge of attempted second-degree murder.
On Friday night, Patterson police responded to a report of a fight in progress in the area of Gina Drive. Upon arrival, the victim had already been taken to the hospital for treatment, while the suspect had fled the scene, LaSalle said.

Police located and detained Jones and also spoke with the victim. Investigators learned that the victim was stabbed about 10 times and had "large lacerations to the face," LaSalle said.

Police discovered that Jones had produced a knife during an argument and attacked another woman. The victim was taken to Teche Regional Medical Center and "is recovering fine," LaSalle said.