Woman accused of stabbing mother, daughter in Stoneham held without bail

STONEHAM, Mass. — A woman was taken into custody after she allegedly stabbed her mother and adult daughter inside a home in Stoneham on Wednesday morning, law enforcement officials said.

Cheryl Rios is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. She pleaded not guilty in court late Wednesday afternoon.

Officers responding to a report of a stabbing at a home on San Jose Terrace just after 8 a.m. found both victims suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to law enforcement officials.

The victims, whose names haven’t been released, were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Video from the scene showed a group of detectives gathered at the home and the area roped off with yellow crime tape.

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Police investigating double stabbing at Stoneham home

A preliminary investigation indicated that Rios was suffering from a mental health crisis and that the incident appeared to be domestic in nature, investigators noted.

“The suspect is a relative of the victims. All parties were known to each other, and there is no additional danger to the community,” Stoneham Police Chief James O’Connor said in a statement.

Rios was also taken to the hospital following the stabbings as a precaution.

She was held without bail. There were no additional details immediately available.

If you or someone you know is impacted by domestic violence there is help available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.

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