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Wife Arrested in Husband's Fatal Stabbing
14 Sep
Summary
- Albany woman arrested for allegedly stabbing her husband.
- The victim was found with a stab wound to the abdomen.
- The suspect faces murder and weapons possession charges.
In Albany, a 34-year-old woman was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with the murder of her husband. Police responded to a call at approximately 3:50 a.m. at a residence on South Pearl Street, near Mount Hope Drive.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 39-year-old man who had sustained a stab wound to his abdomen. Emergency services provided treatment at the scene before transporting him to Albany Medical Center Hospital. Tragically, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
An investigation conducted by Albany police identified the victim's wife, Sabrina Balchand-Jackson, as the suspect. She was apprehended by officers near the scene. Balchand-Jackson has been charged with second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
She is expected to be formally arraigned on these charges on Monday morning in Albany City Court. The legal proceedings will continue as the investigation into the fatal stabbing unfolds.
