JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — A 31-year-old Cheshire woman has been arrested following a violent assault late Wednesday night that left a 62-year-old man seriously injured north of Junction City.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 11 p.m. on April 30 to a residence in the 95400 block of Noraton Road, alongside an officer from the Junction City Police Department, following a report of an assault.
Upon arrival, authorities learned the victim had been struck in the head with a knife and was suffering from severe bleeding. Emergency responders provided aid at the scene before transporting the man to a local hospital for treatment. His condition has not been released.
The suspect, identified as Jeannae Marjorie Mackay, fled the scene before deputies arrived. Law enforcement searched the surrounding area for approximately two hours without locating her.
The search ended when a witness reported seeing Mackay in Junction City. Deputies responded and took her into custody without further incident.
Mackay was lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Officials thanked the Junction City Police Department and local residents for their assistance in helping locate the suspect.
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