Two people, a man and a woman, are facing charges following the non-fatal stabbing of a male victim on Wednesday. Chillicothe Police say this happened early Wednesday afternoon as officers were dispatched to residence at 83 S. Watt Street in reference to a stabbing.
The male victim at the residence informed investigating officers that he had been attacked by two assailants. The victim suffered stab wounds to his face, head and arm. He identified his attackers as 25-year-old Cheyanna Davis and 28-year-old Jimmie Davis. The victim said it was the male suspect Jimmie who had stabbed him.
Police caught up with pair in the 500-block of East Main Street not long after speaking with the victim. Jimmie Davis owned up to the stabbing but said it was in self-defense.
Jimmie Davis has been charged with felonious assault while Cheyanna Davis faces a charge of assault.
The victim, who was unidentified in the department's release, was taken to Adena Regional for treatment and has since been released.
The full report issued by Chillicothe Police on Thursday morning follows:
On 2/16/22 around 13:10 Officers were dispatched to 83 S. Watt Street in reference to a stabbing.
Officers arrived on scene to find that a disturbance occurred and a male had been attacked by a male and female. The victim stated he was stabbed several times in the face, head, and arm area by the male.
Officers investigated and determined the suspects were in the 500 block of E. Main Street and located Jimmie Davis w/m 28 years old and Cheyanna Davis w/f 25 years old. Ms. Davis had blood on her right hand and Mr. Davis had blood on his blue jeans when located.
Mr. Davis admitted to stabbing the victim during an altercation out of self-defense. Officers with assistance from Detectives conducted a search warrant and found the knife used.
From the investigation of evidence and witnesses statements Mr. Davis was arrested for Felonious Assault and Ms. Davis was arrested for Assault and both were transported to Ross County Jail.
The victim was treated at Adena Regional Medical Center after receiving treatment for his injuries was later released.