32-year-old Fall River woman identified, charged, after double stabbing

Multiple people were stabbed and a suspect arrested after an incident Saturday afternoon in Fall River.

According to police, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Patrol Bureau officers responded to the area of the 800 block of Walnut Street for two persons suffering from stab wounds. Upon arrival, officers located the victims and immediately began rendering medical aid.

The suspect was quickly located and taken into custody. Both the victims and the suspect were transported to trauma centers for treatment of stabbing-related injuries.

As a result of the investigation into the stabbing, 32-year-old Rochelle Medeiros has been charged with Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury.

Both stabbing victims are in stable condition and recovering.