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Lynchburg woman charged in stabbing, man found in roadway with wounds

Crystal Graham
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A Lynchburg woman was taken into custody Saturday after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest and abdomen.

Sharon Anita Libby, 55, has been charged with malicious wounding.

Police were called to the scene at approximately 4:10 p.m. in the 3300 block of Mayflower Drive.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male lying in the roadway suffering from wounds.

Officers immediately rendered first aid, and the victim was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital with non–life-threatening injuries.

It was determined that the injuries were caused by a sharp object.

This investigation remains active.

The Lynchburg Police Department urges anyone with information that may assist in this investigation to contact Detective Dempsey at (434) 455-6162 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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