Warwick Police Arrest Man Following Stabbing of 60-Year-Old Woman in Oakland Beach Neighborhood

Warwick Police Arrest Man Following Stabbing of 60-Year-Old Woman in Oakland Beach Neighborhood

Warwick Police have arrested a man following a stabbing in the city on Friday. 

About Incident

At approximately 8:30 am on Friday, members of the Warwick Police Department responded to an address on Mohawk Avenue in the Oakland Beach neighborhood for the report of a stabbing.  

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Upon arrival, police say they encountered a 60-year-old female victim who sustained multiple stab wounds from an edged weapon. 

The female victim was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with serious injuries which aren’t considered life-threatening.

The suspect was taken into custody at the scene without incident. 

Derek A Daluz, age 26, of Mohawk Avenue, was charged with one count of domestic assault with a dangerous weapon in a dwelling house and held for arraignment.

According to police,  Daluz and the victim are housemates.