March 19, 2022- 10:41 a.m.
Arizona – Officials with the Phoenix Police Department say a woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that left her mother seriously hurt.
In a statement released March 18, officials announced the arrest of 27-year-old Brenda Villela, one day after they asked for the public’s help in finding her.
The stabbing that allegedly involved Villela, according to officials, happened at around 5:20 a.m. on March 16 in the area north of 7th Avenue and Broadway Road.
“Ms. Brenda Villela stabbed her mother multiple times while the victim was driving. The suspect’s actions caused the vehicle to crash. After the vehicle crashed the suspect fled on foot,” read a portion of the statement released by Phoenix Police on March 17.
Villela’s mother, according to officials, was taken to the hospital, and was initially in critical condition. She is currently listed in stable condition. The victim’s relatives say they expect her to recover. They also believe the suspect was angry at her mother over a child custody issue.
