Darlington, SC – A Darlington County woman has been arrested and denied bond following an alleged stabbing and hostage situation early Friday morning, according to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident unfolded around 4:00 a.m. on January 17, 2026, when a victim arrived at a local hospital with a stab wound. Sheriff Michael August stated that investigators quickly identified a suspect after the victim was able to name their attacker.
Authorities executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence, where investigators say they discovered evidence suggesting the victim had been held against their will and prevented from seeking medical help after being attacked.
Deputies arrested April Sampson at the scene without incident. Sampson has been charged with Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Darlington County magistrate judge denied bond for Sampson during a hearing Friday morning. Officials noted that the case remains an active investigation and additional details could be released as they become available.
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