Lewiston man accused of stabbing of woman

LEWISTON — A Lewiston man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly sending a city woman to the hospital with stab wounds.

Police say Cleveland O’Neal Cruthirds was arrested at 2:35 a.m. on Sunday following the stabbing Saturday night in a Blake Street apartment.

The 25-year-old Cruthirds was held on $20,000 bail on charges of attempted murder, criminal attempt and violating a condition of release.

Police say the victim was stabbed in the head and shoulder. Her name has not been released but authorities say she knew her assailant.

Police say the attack appears to be an incident of domestic violence.

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