DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- A woman was sent to the hospital after receiving multiple stab wounds during a domestic dispute in Decatur.Â
According to police, at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, officers responded to the Oasis Day Center, 243 W. Cerro Gordo, in reference to a domestic violence situation.
Decatur Patrol Officers responded and located a 37-year-old female victim with multiple stab wounds to her chest and lower extremities.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment by ambulance.
Authorities report during the course of the investigation, probable cause was established to arrest Manolito D. Conner Sr., 54.
According to records, the man accused was just released from jail before it happened. The 54-year-old previously expressed a history of domestic violence.
Records show Conner was arrested Friday for domestic battery against the 37-year-old woman. The sworn statement says Conner threw the victim to the ground, kicking her in the face.
He was released from jail the following Saturday, September 10th, 2022, after paying five hundred dollars bail, on a five thousand dollar bond. Not even a full 48-hours later, police say the Conner attacked the victim again.
Records show Conner threw a smoke bomb underneath the victim's vehicle, and continued to follow her inside the Oasis Day Center. Where Conner proceeded to kick down the door and stab the victim multiple times, saying I'll kill you.
Conner was located near the intersection of 22nd Street and Cantrell when he was arrested at approximately 2 p.m. He was transported to the Macon County Jail and booked for Att. Murder.
Conner's current bond on his charge of attempted murder is one million dollars. He's expected in court on September 20th, 2022 for arraignment.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department Criminal Investigations Division(217-424-2736) or Crimestoppers(217-423-8477).
At this time no other information has been made available.Â
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