Marion, IL – A Williamson County woman was arrested late Monday after deputies responded to a reported stabbing that left a man with a puncture wound to the abdomen.
According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene around 11:10 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a report of a male stabbing victim. When deputies arrived, they found a man with a puncture wound to his abdomen. EMS crews treated the injury on scene and released the victim, describing the wound as non-life-threatening.
Deputies identified the suspect as Amanda J. McCabe, who was taken into custody at the scene. According to the Sheriff’s Office, McCabe allegedly stabbed the victim during a domestic incident shortly before deputies arrived.
McCabe was charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony under 720 ILCS 5/12-3.3. After her arrest, she was transported to the Williamson County Jail, where she was remanded into custody.
Investigators have not released additional details about what led up to the stabbing, and the Sheriff’s Office did not disclose the relationship between the suspect and the victim. Authorities have not reported whether any additional charges are expected as the case continues to be reviewed.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about this incident or other ongoing investigations to contact the department at 618-997-6541 or submit a tip through the Williamson County Sheriff’s App. Tips submitted through the app may remain anonymous.
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