Reno County Sheriff's Office
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — According to the Reno County Sheriff's Office, a Hutchinson woman was arrested on charges connected with arson and a stabbing Tuesday night.
Deputies responded to 5300 W 43rd Ave Unit A in Hutchinson, KS for a report of a stabbing at 7:17 p.m. on March 26. When they got there, deputies observed heavy smoke coming from the front door. The victim, a 65 year old man of Hutchinson, was located outside near the residence with multiple stab wounds to his chest. He appeared to be in stable condition at that time and was able to communicate that the suspect, 52-year-old Amy Rowland of Hutchinson had set his house on fire, stabbed him, and had walked away from the scene.
As Deputies began to search the area for her, a 911 call came in from across the street at 5300 W Nickerson Blvd. A 59-year-old man of Hutchinson reported a female had entered his residence and attempted to set his house on fire. Deputies proceeded to this location and took Amy Rowland into custody.
Reno County Fire District 3 & 4 responded and put out the structure fire.
The house had extensive damage. The victim was treated and transported by Reno County EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. A search warrant was conducted on the residence once the fire was extinguished.
Amy Rowland was booked into the Reno County Correctional Facility on a $516,500 bond for Attempted Homicide in the first degree, Attempted Aggravated Arson, Arson, and Criminal Threat.
The person(s) involved has not yet been convicted of a crime and are presumed innocent. The presumption of innocence shall continue until such time that the person(s) accused may be found guilty by a court of law. Charges may be amended at the discretion of the District Attorney and Court.
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